Islington vs Kennington

A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.

Our recommendation

Kennington offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.

Rent comparison

Islington

Islington
1-bed flat£2,000/mo
2-bed flat£2,700/mo
Zone(s)2

Kenningtonwinner

Lambeth
1-bed flat£1,900/mo
2-bed flat£2,500/mo
Zone(s)1, 2

Islington is £100/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Islington
7
Kennington
7

Green space

Islington
5
Kennington
7

Nightlife

Islington
7
Kennington
5

Café density

Islington
9
Kennington
8

Gym density

Islington
8
Kennington
8

Walkability

Islington
9
Kennington
8

Food scene

Islington
9
Kennington
8

Young professionals

Islington
9
Kennington
9

Safety

Islington
7
Kennington
8

Transport

Islington
9
Kennington
8

Islington

Polished, professional, and well-fed. Upper Street has more restaurants than most postcodes have houses.

  • Strong restaurant and bar scene
  • Two fast tube lines to the City
  • Lots of young professionals
  • Walkable street grid
  • Expensive
  • Limited green space within the postcode itself

Kennington

A calmer Zone 1/2 pocket with Georgian streets, Northern line access, and good links to Waterloo and the City.

  • Central but more residential than Vauxhall
  • Northern line branches
  • Good pubs and local streets
  • Limited late-night scene
  • Premium prices for central calm
  • Some road-heavy edges

Frequently asked questions

Is Islington or Kennington better to live in?

Kennington offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.

Is Islington cheaper than Kennington?

Kennington is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,900 vs £2,000 in Islington, a saving of £100/month.

Which has better transport — Islington or Kennington?

Islington scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 8/10). Islington is served by Angel and Highbury & Islington. Kennington is served by Kennington.

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