property, homes and houses for sale in Kennington

Famous for The Oval cricket ground, Kennington offers a rich mix of houses and flats for rent and sale. Close to Vauxhall Bridge and the River Thames, properties for sale in Kennington range from modestly priced flats to substantial houses, ideal for large families or possible conversion. Properties in Kennington are in the London Borough of Lambeth and covered by the SE11 postcode. Away from the main roads, much pleasure can be gained from the traditional Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Surprisingly peaceful, Kennington's close proximity to all that London has to offer makes it an ideal location for good value modern flats and contemporary and traditional houses. Prices for flats in Kennington range from £150,000 for a one bedroom ex-local authority property, to £400,000+ for a beautifully presented two-bedroom flat in a substantial Victorian house. Property hunters in Lambeth will find that houses in Kennington go for as little as £250,000 for a modern townhouse up to £900,000 for a four storey Victorian terraced house.

Amenities for Kennington properties

Residents of Kennington who love cricket are walking distance from the Oval cricket ground. But, for those who simply like to play, there is Kennington Park, formerly Kennington Common, renowned as South London's speaker's corner and for public executions! Good bus and rail links into Waterloo are pushing up prices and although there are still many cafes where you can get a mug of tea and a fry-up, gentrification is creeping in. For evening entertainment, residents of Kennington enjoy numerous pubs as well as easy access to Clapham with its cinema, clubs and superb restaurants. Or, as transport links are so good from Kennington, a night out in London's West End couldn't be easier. For school-age children, there are at least eight primary schools in Kennington, and two renowned secondary schools.

Transport in Kennington

Properties in Kennington are served by the train station in Vauxhall, which goes directly to Waterloo, a few minutes away. Close by, also in Vauxhall, is the tube station, which is on the Victoria Line, and only four stops from Oxford Circus. To the east is the Northern Line station for Kennington, providing a direct link to Leicester Square, West End theatres, and Chinatown. Several main roads cut through Kennington including the A3 which goes via Clapham and Wandsworth Town, on to Guildford and the south coast.

Surrounding areas

Whilst searching for property for sale in Kennington or property to rent in Kennington, you may also like to consider Vauxhall, Walworth, Newington, Stockwell and Camberwell.