Kentish Town vs Blackheath
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Kentish Town scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Blackheath.
Rent comparison
Kentish Town
CamdenBlackheathwinner
LewishamKentish Town is £50/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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Transport
Kentish Town
The unflashy Camden — same Northern line, cheaper rent, fewer tourists.
- ✓Northern line + Thameslink in one station
- ✓Hampstead Heath a 15-minute walk
- ✓Good pubs
- →High street is functional rather than charming
Blackheath
A village-like south-east option with the heath, handsome streets, and a calmer profile near Greenwich.
- ✓Huge open heath
- ✓Attractive village centre
- ✓Quiet, well-kept residential streets
- →Rail-only commute
- →Expensive for south-east London
- →Quiet evening scene
Frequently asked questions
Is Kentish Town or Blackheath better to live in?
Kentish Town scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Blackheath.
Is Kentish Town cheaper than Blackheath?
Blackheath is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,700 vs £1,750 in Kentish Town, a saving of £50/month.
Which has better transport — Kentish Town or Blackheath?
Kentish Town scores higher for transport (8/10 vs 5/10). Kentish Town is served by Kentish Town. Blackheath is served by Blackheath.
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