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Kennington

Kennington

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Lifestyle & Vibe

✨The Oval cricket ground hosting international matches and Surrey CCC
⚽Excellent transport with three tube lines and multiple stations within walking distance
🌳Kennington Park - 14 acres of green space with playground, tennis courts and café
🌳Handsome Georgian architecture around Cleaver Square and Kennington Park Road
✨Sub-15 minute commute to the West End and City

Who Lives Here

  • 💼City and Canary Wharf commuters
  • 💼Young professionals seeking Zone 1/2 value
  • 🔑First-time buyers priced out of Westminster
  • 👤Cricket enthusiasts

Connectivity

Commute to City

12

mins to Waterloo

Stations

  • Kennington
  • Oval
  • Vauxhall
  • Elephant & Castle

Journey Times

  • 🚆 Waterloo12 mins
  • 🚆 London Bridge16 mins

House Prices & Area Scores

Price Benchmarks

🏷️ 2-Bed Purchase£650k
🔑 2-Bed Rent£2,400/mo

Area Scorecard

🎓 Schools★★★☆☆
🛡️ Safety★★★☆☆
🌳 Green Space★★★☆☆
🍽️ Pubs & Restaurants★★★☆☆
🏘️ Village Feel★★★☆☆
🛍️ Retail★★★☆☆

Area scores are estimates • Disclaimer

Kennington is a well-connected inner London neighbourhood straddling zones 1 and 2, known for The Oval cricket ground and handsome Georgian squares. It attracts young professionals and established families seeking excellent transport links without the premium prices of Westminster or Southwark proper. The area blends residential calm with urban convenience, offering a mix of period conversions and modern developments.

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