Aldgate vs Kensington
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Aldgate offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Aldgatewinner
City of LondonKensington
Kensington & ChelseaKensington is £300/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Aldgate
City-fringe living for people who want to walk to finance jobs and still be close to Spitalfields and Shoreditch.
- ✓Walkable to the City
- ✓Strong food and after-work options
- ✓Excellent central transport
- →Very expensive
- →Less residential comfort
- →Tourist and office crowds
Kensington
Prime west London with museums, parks, mansion blocks, and some of the highest rents in the app.
- ✓Excellent museums and Hyde Park access
- ✓Beautiful streets and housing stock
- ✓Central west location
- →Very expensive
- →Less young/social than nearby Notting Hill
- →Nightlife is restrained
Frequently asked questions
Is Aldgate or Kensington better to live in?
Aldgate offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Aldgate cheaper than Kensington?
Aldgate is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £2,100 vs £2,400 in Kensington, a saving of £300/month.
Which has better transport — Aldgate or Kensington?
Aldgate and Kensington score equally on transport (9/10). Aldgate is served by Aldgate East. Kensington is served by High Street Kensington.
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