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How is life in West Kensington? A thorough guide of the neighbourhood

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Find out a general overview of the area using Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Kensington is an area of London in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) west of Central London. “

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How’s the local life around West Kensington

There’s always something going on in a vibrant area like West Kensington. For ideas on activities, check Timeout which updates weekly on local events. We’re including a link to their West Kensington listings to help you easily find stuff happening soon.

A great way to get oriented in a new area is seeing what’s around and where. Our map gathers property price details and other info from this article to give you a snapshot of West Kensington offerings.

The amenities you might need in West Kensington

Below is a list of the places you may want to check out if the area of West Kensington. This can really help you out when you are moving to an area or neighbourhood.

What schools are in the area of West Kensington?

Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by West Kensington. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Maggie & Rose Kensington Family Members Club58-60 Pembroke Road, London426
William Morris Sixth FormSaint Dunstan’s Road, London3.520
Parayhouse SchoolColet Gardens, LondonN/AN/A
Singing Lessons in West LondonGlazbury Road, LondonN/AN/A
London Dance StudioSt Andrew’s Church, Greyhound Road, London4.36
CELLO LESSONS West London Music Tutors73 Philbeach Gardens, LondonN/AN/A
St James Senior Girls’ SchoolEarsby Street, London4.52
TLG West London CentreTasso Baptist Church, 138 Greyhound Road, London52
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School17 Disbrowe Road, London4.810
Consult SEO UKPeabody Estate, H Block, peabody estate 1ut, Lillie Road, LondonN/AN/A
Kumon Maths & English230 Lillie Road, London59
Kensington Primary Academy205 Warwick Road, London4.67
Snowflake School46a Longridge Road, London51
UK expekt.comColet Court, 100 Hammersmith Road, London51
Bayonne Family Centre50 Paynes Walk, London2.34
Brook Green Nursery Ltd49 Brook Green, London52
St James Preparatory & Nursery SchoolEarsby Street, London4.322
Falkner House Boys’ School20 Penywern Road, LondonN/AN/A
Kensington Piano LessonsWarren House, 63 Warwick Road, Beckford Close, London529
Fulham Prep School200 Greyhound Road, London3.925

Tube & Train stations nearby West Kensington

We assembled the train and tube stations of West Kensington in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
West BromptonOld Brompton Road, London4.193
Kensington (Olympia)Kensington Olympia Station, Olympia Way, London3.9120
West KensingtonNorth End Road, London3.768
Barons CourtUnderground Ltd, Palliser Road, London4.1149
West BromptonUnited Kingdom3.844
Earl’s CourtEarls Court Road, London4.2595
Kensington (Olympia)Kensington Olympia Station, Olympia Way, London3.9120

Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of West Kensington

West Kensington has 15 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Charing Cross HospitalFulham Palace Road, London3.7649
Miss NutritionistWest Kensington, London52
Lillie Road Medical Centre139 Lillie Road, London2.624
North End Medical Centre160 North End Road, London2.6251
Dispensaire Francais Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance184 Hammersmith Road, London4.219
Kensington Park Medical Centre75 Russell Road, London2.9141
Falkland HouseEdith Villas, LondonN/AN/A
Kings Medical & Cosmetic Clinic36 North End Road, LondonN/AN/A
69 Warwick Street69 Warwick Road, London51
Bizrahmed383 Kensington High Street, LondonN/AN/A
St. Dunstan’s ClinicSaint Dunstan’s Road, LondonN/AN/A
Work (The Claybrook Center)37 Claybrook Road, LondonN/AN/A
Charing Cross Hospital Delivery Bay3 Claybrook Road, LondonN/AN/A
Medical Imprint174 Hammersmith Road, LondonN/AN/A
Acute Medical UnitUnited Kingdom41

Post offices in and around the area of West Kensington

Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Royal Mail Post Box24-10 Gledstanes Road, London00
Royal Mail Post Box North End Road231-237 North End Road, London4.73
Olympia Post Office.8-10 North End Road, London3.1111
Royal Mail West Kensington Delivery OfficeBlythe Road, London2.973
Royal Mail Post BoxWest Kensington, London00
Munster Road Post Office306 Munster Road, London4.221

What areas are nearby?

If you need a comparison of other nearby neighbourhoods besides West Kensington, Cozee Properties have provided you with guides with information on other areas too.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Putney See the guide here
Battersea See the guide here
Chipstead See the guide here
Barnes See the guide here
Fulham See the guide here
Castelnau See the guide here
West Brompton See the guide here
Chelsea See the guide here
Earl’s Court See the guide here
Hammersmith See the guide here
Shortlands See the guide here
South Kensington See the guide here
Knightsbridge See the guide here
Kensington See the guide here
Holland Park See the guide here
Shepherds Bush See the guide here
White City See the guide here
Bayswater See the guide here
Notting Hill See the guide here
Putney See the guide here
Battersea See the guide here
Chipstead See the guide here
Barnes See the guide here
Fulham See the guide here
Castelnau See the guide here
West Brompton See the guide here
Chelsea See the guide here
Earl’s Court See the guide here
Hammersmith See the guide here
Shortlands See the guide here
South Kensington See the guide here
Knightsbridge See the guide here
Kensington See the guide here
Holland Park See the guide here
Shepherds Bush See the guide here
White City See the guide here
Bayswater See the guide here
Notting Hill See the guide here

In the city of West Kensington, what kind of things are there to do?

What makes the heart of West Kensington? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs and gyms that exist in West Kensington to help you decide as to whether to move there or not.

Museums & Galleries in the region

The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to West Kensington, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Earls Court Project Rooms16-18 Empress Place, London4.125
BBC Earth ExperienceBBC Earth Experience, The Daikin Centre, Empress Place, London4.21811

Gyms in West Kensington

In West Kensington, using the public parks is not for everyone. Finding out if you are able to attend a local gym or leisure centre nearby may be a good idea if you are trying to move to the area perhaps for permanent residency.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Mina Stephens PilatesQueen’s Club, Palliser Road, London4.36
Virgin ActiveNormand Park, Lillie Road, London4.3520
Safari Kickboxing, Ladies Only Kickboxing Gym347 North End Road, London4.31
Core KensingtonBridgeman House, 375 Kensington High Street, London4.361
The Gym Group London Fulham254-258 North End Road, Clem Attlee Court, London4.3893
Charing Cross Sports ClubAspenlea Road, London4.3175
Healthy Mums West London109 B Yeldham Road, London4.31
Yoga Instructor LondonChalk Hill Road, London4.31
Personal Bikefit290 Kensington High Street, London4.375
K A F I T • G L O B A L166 Hammersmith Road, London4.390
La Fistinière & Bifle house LondonFlat 5a, Mornington Avenue Mansions, Mornington Avenue, London4.31
Aisgill Avenue Gym14D Aisgill Avenue, London4.3N/A
Pilates Body Reshaping44 Edith Road, London4.32
WELLNESS PILATESQueen’s Club, Palliser Road, London4.3N/A
Field Road Sports AreaField Road, London4.3N/A
Outdoor GymHammersmith, London4.31
F45 Training Kensington Olympia103 Hammersmith Road, London4.3178
STUDIO 345Basement Studio, 345 North End Road, London4.3N/A
Consistency Brazilian Jiu Jitsu347 North End Road, London4.329
Carlo YanezBridgeman House, 375 Kensington High Street, London4.32

Are there a lot of supermarkets in West Kensington?

Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in West Kensington. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in West Kensington.

We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page

What type of green space is there in West Kensington?

One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if West Kensington is a good fit for you. Be it for a simple walk or for a casual summer picnic.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Public houses of West Kensington

As Londoners, we cherish our local pubs. West Kensington has some great go-to spots. From smaller, more family run chains to larger pubs like WeatherSpoons, there is a pub for everyone in the area.

We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!

Are the restaurants in West Kensington any good?

West Kensington has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
ibis London Earls Court47 Lillie Road, London4.36266
Premier Inn London Kensington (Olympia) hotel22-32 West Cromwell Road, London4.3866
K+K Hotel George Kensington1-15 Templeton Place, London4.31366
The Hand & Flower, Olympia1 Hammersmith Road, London4.31424
Miran Masala (Indian/Punjabi/Pakistani/Desi) Kensington Olympia3 Hammersmith Road, olympia4.3483
The Albion121 Hammersmith Road, London4.3426
The Latymers, Hammersmith157 Hammersmith Road, London4.31294
222 Vegan Cuisine222 North End Road, London4.31464
The Pear Tree14 Margravine Road, London4.3437
The Lillie Langtry19 Lillie Road, London4.31010
Mohsen152 Warwick Road, London4.3673
The Scarsdale Tavern23a Edwardes Square, London4.31317
The Atlas16 Seagrave Road, London4.3777
Amsterdam Hotel7 Trebovir Road, London4.3251
Domino’s Pizza – London – West Kensington13, To, 15 North End Parade, London4.3223
The Cumberland Arms29 North End Road, London4.3680
Hare & Tortoise Kensington373 Kensington High Street, London4.31019
The Warwick Arms160 Warwick Road, London4.3548
Kappa139 Earls Court Road, London4.3580
Zizzi – Earl’s Court194 Earls Court Road, London4.31641

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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