Kensington vs Fitzrovia
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Kensington scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Fitzrovia.
Rent comparison
Kensington
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CamdenKensington is £250/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
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
Fitzrovia
Central, walkable, and food-heavy, sitting between Oxford Street, Bloomsbury, and Marylebone.
- ✓Walkable to many central offices
- ✓Excellent restaurants and cafes
- ✓Good balance of quiet streets and central access
- →High rent
- →Limited green space
- →Small rental supply
Frequently asked questions
Is Kensington or Fitzrovia better to live in?
Kensington scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Fitzrovia.
Is Kensington cheaper than Fitzrovia?
Fitzrovia is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £2,150 vs £2,400 in Kensington, a saving of £250/month.
Which has better transport — Kensington or Fitzrovia?
Kensington scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 8/10). Kensington is served by High Street Kensington. Fitzrovia is served by Goodge Street.
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