Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Kennington, South East London

Property to rent in Kennington

If you are someone who prefers to live south of the river, but also likes to be within easy reach of central London, then Kennington could be the right location for you. Kennington, in postcode SE11 in the London Borough of Lambeth is usually associated with The Oval – the scene of some remarkable cricketing achievements. The Oval was once a 10-acre market garden with its name having derived from the surrounding streets, rather than the shape of the playing area. The first-ever Test in England was played at The Oval in 1880 when England overcame the Australians by five wickets. The area is particularly popular with young professionals, and is also home to a number of MPs, due to its proximity to the Houses of Parliament. People who are searching for property to rent in Kennington will discover the area has a mixed variety of housing, including attractive squares and streets with Georgian and Victorian houses, period houses along Kennington Park Road, as well as modern developments and ex-council flats. For cricket devotees there are a number of properties with views overlooking the Oval cricket grounds.

Amenities for properties in Kennington

For green space Kennington Park is the area’s focal point - a well-maintained oasis of calm in one of the busiest areas of south London. The park is used for sports and leisure of all varieties, and during the summer months hosts some large organised events. North of Kennington Lane is Spring Gardens and also Vauxhall City Farm which is popular with children, who can enjoy donkey rides, pony-care classes and milking demonstrations on request. There are two theatres in SE11 – the White Bear Theatre Club and the Oval House Theatre. For shopping, the area has a new large Tesco and a selection of local shops providing day to day basic requirements. Local residents tend to travel into the West End for major shopping trips. The area benefits from some interesting attractions including the Old Vic Theatre, the National Theatre, the Royal Festival Hall, the Imperial War Museum, many restaurants and bars.

Transport in Kennington

Residents of Kennington benefit from good transport links. There are several tube stations in the area, including the Oval and Kennington (both on the Northern Line), Vauxhall Bridge (on the Victoria Line) and Elephant & Castle (where the Bakerloo Line commences). The nearest railway stations are Vauxhall and Elephant & Castle. The area is also well served by a number of bus routes. If you work in central London and are viewing Kennington property you could walk into town across Vauxhall Hall Bridge or Lambeth Bridge.

Surrounding areas

If you are searching for flats to rent in Kennington you might also like to extend your search to include registering with estate agents in Camberwell, Borough and Bermondsey.