Area guide to Kensington |
Our area guide to Kensington will
give you a quick overview
what
it is like living in Kensington. Including-
typical property
prices, local neighbourhood information, shopping and nightlife, local shools results
and
public transport guide. |
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| The historical Royal Borough of Kensington has for centuries been a sought after area of London and boasts many grand period properties; home to Kensington Palace and the beautiful open spaces of Kensington Gardens the area offers a wealth of culture. |
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Property Types & ArchitectureThe Royal Borough of Kensington boasts many grand period properties much of which were built when Queen Victoria was still alive. There are Victorian and Georgian terraces, red-brick mansion blocks, stucco villas and studio houses dotted along leafy streets and charming cobbled mews. It still retains its elitist label and the prices of properties reflect this. |
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Shopping & EntertainmentIn such a trendy area of the city you will find all the major fashionable shops on High St Kensington and Kensington Church St with a good measure of designer stores along the way. Some of the finest restaurants here cater for all types and are dotted up and down the affluent streets. There are clubs, bars, cafes and cinemas readily accessible and most within walking distance of each other |
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TransportHigh Street Kensington - District and Circle Lines (Excellent transport links to the City) |
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ParkingPermit holders and pay and display |
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Parks & CommonsKensington possesses some beautiful open spaces as it is bordered by Holland Park and Kensington Gardens (neighbouring Hyde Park). |
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Who lives here?Known for it mature feel, you will find expatriate banker families along with business types and young professionals who are attracted to more conservative neighbourhood and of course have the income enabling them to live in this area. |
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LOCAL COUNCIL INFORMATION: |
Guide to Council Tax in Kensington areaCouncil Tax is worked out by your local
council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. The amount
you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current
rates for your local council. |
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Band
A |
Band
B |
Band
C |
Band
D |
Band
E |
Band
F |
Band
G |
Band
H |
| £804 |
£938 |
£1,072 |
£1,206 |
£1,473 |
£1,741 |
£2,009 |
£2,411 |
Band
A |
Band
B |
Band
C |
Band
D |
Band
E |
Band
F |
Band
G |
Band
H |
| £685 |
£799 |
£913 |
£1,027 |
£1,255 |
£1,484 |
£1,712 |
£2,054 |
Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council
tax for each valuation band. Not everyone will have to
pay the full amount of council tax.
Three ways
in which your council tax bill may be reduced:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (ie If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount
on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate |
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| More information about Kensington: |
| - Average Property prices in Kensington |
| - Average Rental prices in Kensington |
| - Transport guide to Kensington |
| - Schools guide to Kensington |
| - Area Photos of Kensington |
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| - Properties for sale in Kensington |
| - Properties to rent in Kensington |
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