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| SW11 | SW17 | SW4 | TW10 |
| SW12 | SW18 | SW5 | TW9 |
| SW13 | SW19 | SW6 | |
| SW14 | SW2 | SW7 | |
| SW15 | SW20 | SW8 |
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The London Borough of Kensington & Chelsea attracts wealthy individuals and families requiring short or long-term lets, or to take advantage of buy-to-let opportunities. Property in South Kensington, which is covered by the postcode SW7, is predominantly stucco terraced houses, often converted into flats; purpose-built apartments in Victorian mansions, maisonettes, basement flats, and mews houses. Flats to rent in South Kensington will cost over £1,700 per month, for two bedrooms in an excellent location, and houses to rent in South Kensington a minimum of £2,200 per month offering two or three bedrooms.
Amenities for properties in South Kensington
This part of London is rich in restaurants, cafés and bars; banks and shops, no less than five gyms, and a multi-screen cinema a little way down Fulham Road. World-renowned institutions include the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Imperial College London, Victoria and Albert Museum, the Royal College of Music, Royal College of Art, and the Royal Marsden Hospital in Fulham Road. The Royal Albert Hall is one of the UK's most important venues for classic shows of all kinds, from the Promenade concerts to circus, ballet, opera, and pop and rock acts. South Kensington hosts a large number of language schools and the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle educates boys and girls aged 3 to 18, with classes mostly in French. The squares in South Kensington enjoy beautiful gardens and within strolling distance is the green swathe of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
Transport in South Kensington
The best way to enjoy South Kensington is on foot, but buses and taxis are plentiful and people renting property will discover how easy it is to travel all over London via the tube. The underground station in South Kensington is on the District and Circle lines, and also the Piccadilly line, which provides a direct link to Heathrow Airport. The mainline railway station at Victoria is just two stops away and serves much of South East England including Gatwick Airport.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to rent in South Kensington, which is in the postal district, SW7, you may also like to consider neighbouring areas such as Chelsea, Knightsbridge, and Kensington.
view the 10 most recently added properties to rent in South Kensington
2 bedrooms flat in Queens Gate, London SW7 - Weekly rental of £750
Charming two bedroom flat in prime location... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Gloucester Road, LONDON, SW7 - Weekly rental of £725
This beautiful two bedroom ground floor apartment overlooking the communal garden comprises of a reception room, one double bedroom, one single bedroom, fully-fitted kitchen and a bathroom.St...... view full details
1 bedroom house in Basement Flat, 17a Cromwell Road, London - Weekly rental of £275
An extremely spacious one bedroom flat located close to South Kensington.... view full details
1 bedroom flat in 1, Old Brompton Road, London - Weekly rental of £300
Bright First floor one double bedroom flat with high ceilings in the reception room, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and balcony fully fitted kitchen. Conveniently positioned for West...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in 10, Queens Gate, Kensington,Central London - Weekly rental of £400
Very well located apartment in close to Hyde Park and Kensington High Street. Presented in a neutral decor this apartment has a well proportioned living space with feature fireplace.... view full details
studio flat in Point West, Kensington - Weekly rental of £275
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1 bedroom flat in Cromwell Road, London - Weekly rental of £275
A one bedroom ground floor flat located in this period conversion situated moments from S Ken Tube. Furnished 547 sq ft... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Emperors Gate, Gloucester Road, London - Weekly rental of £400
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1 bedroom house in St Georges Court, London SW7 - Weekly rental of £600
This building is an elegant Edwardian block with flats overlooking a large private garden for the exclusive use of the residents. Situated in a portered block less than five minutes from...... view full details
