About South Kensington

South Kensington is a district in Greater London, located within the SW7 postcode area. It is well-known for its cultural institutions, including the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, which attract visitors from around the world. The area is also home to a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a lively spot for both locals and tourists. The architecture in South Kensington features a mix of Victorian and modern styles, contributing to its unique character. The district is well-connected by public transport, with several Underground stations nearby, including South Kensington and Gloucester Road. Additionally, the nearby Kensington Gardens offers a pleasant space for leisurely walks and outdoor activities, providing a nice contrast to the urban environment.

Local Government

District Westminster
Ward Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Constituency Cities of London and Westminster
Parish Westminster, unparished area
Region London

Property Prices 2,396 sales

Average Price £2.6M
£1K — £210M
Detached £3.63M 6
Semi £3.61M 6
Terraced £4.57M 387
Flat £1.87M 1,784

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

West Brompton Train Station 0.8 miles
Imperial Wharf Train Station 1.1 miles
Kensington Olympia Train Station 1.4 miles
London Victoria Train Station 1.5 miles
Battersea Park Train Station 1.7 miles
Queenstown Road Train Station 1.8 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

387 Primary
96 Secondary
93 Other
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Bousfield Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Servite RC Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Chelsea Community Hospital School Special 0.5 miles Park Walk Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Marlborough Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Chelsea Open Air Nursery School Nursery 0.6 miles St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Ashburnham Community School Primary 0.7 miles Saint Thomas More Language College Secondary 0.7 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Earl's Court 0.6 miles Walham Green 0.9 miles West Brompton 0.9 miles Chelsea 0.9 miles Kensington 0.9 miles Brompton 0.9 miles Knightsbridge 0.9 miles West Kensington 1.2 miles Sands End 1.2 miles Belgravia 1.4 miles Parsons Green 1.4 miles Bayswater 1.4 miles

Streets in SW7 30 shown View all streets

Alexander Place 2 Ashburn Gardens 1 Ashburn Place 3 Astwood Mews 2 Atherstone Mews 1 Ayrton Road 1 Barnaby Place 2 Brechin Place 3 Brompton Road 5 Brompton Square 1 Bute Street 3 Canning Place 1 Caroline Place Mews 2 Cheval Place 4 Clareville Grove 3 Clareville Grove Mews 2 Clareville Street 5 Colbeck Mews 4 Cornwall Gardens 15 Cornwall Gardens Walk 2 Cornwall Mews South 4 Cornwall Mews West 1 Cranley Gardens 2 Cranley Mews 4 Cranley Place 2 Cromwell Gardens 1 Cromwell Mews 2 Cromwell Place 7 Cromwell Road 32 Elm Place 2

Postcodes in SW7 50 shown View all postcodes

SW7 1AA SW7 1AB SW7 1AD SW7 1AE SW7 1AF SW7 1AG SW7 1AH SW7 1AJ SW7 1AN SW7 1AP SW7 1AQ SW7 1AW SW7 1AY SW7 1AZ SW7 1BA SW7 1BB SW7 1BE SW7 1BF SW7 1BG SW7 1BH SW7 1BJ SW7 1BL SW7 1BN SW7 1BP SW7 1BQ SW7 1BS SW7 1BT SW7 1BU SW7 1BW SW7 1BX SW7 1DG SW7 1DJ SW7 1DL SW7 1DN SW7 1DR SW7 1DT SW7 1DU SW7 1DW SW7 1DX SW7 1DY SW7 1DZ SW7 1EA SW7 1EE SW7 1EF SW7 1EG SW7 1EH SW7 1EJ SW7 1EL SW7 1EN SW7 1EQ

Notable & Famous People from South Kensington 5 people

Edward Burra
Printer
English painter, draughtsman, and printmaker (1905-1976)
Jeremy Thorpe
Politician
British politician (1929–2014)
John Gielgud
Actor
British actor and theatre director (1904-2000)
Peter Finch
Screenwriter
British-Australian actor (1916–1977)
Reginald Campbell Thompson
Translator
British archaeologist (1876-1941)