Kensington vs Pimlico
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Pimlico offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Kensington
Kensington & ChelseaPimlicowinner
WestminsterKensington 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
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
Pimlico
Central, calmer, and more residential than Westminster neighbours, with Victoria line access.
- ✓Fast Victoria line
- ✓Walkable to Victoria, Westminster, and the Thames
- ✓Quiet grid of mansion blocks
- →High rent
- →Limited nightlife
- →Less neighbourhood identity than nearby Chelsea or Vauxhall
Frequently asked questions
Is Kensington or Pimlico better to live in?
Pimlico offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Kensington cheaper than Pimlico?
Pimlico is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £2,100 vs £2,400 in Kensington, a saving of £300/month.
Which has better transport — Kensington or Pimlico?
Kensington scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 8/10). Kensington is served by High Street Kensington. Pimlico is served by Pimlico.
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