Kensington, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Kensington is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 16,522. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Kensington
Kensington is an area of London in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) west of Central London.
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| Population | 16,522 |
| Population Density | 271 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.4086°, -2.9528° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.8 inches (1,391 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.8 inches (27 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Kensington
Kensington is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 16,522. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kensington vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Kensington vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,504 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $53 |
| 100% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 6,609 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kensington
Kensington has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1074 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 61.0 sq mi (157.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.4086°N, 2.9528°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Kensington has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Total Area | 61.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Kensington
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | — | — | — | — |
| Christian Fellowship School | — | — | — | — |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi | — | — | — | — |
| Phoenix Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Primary Education centre | — | — | — | — |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Archbishop Blanch C of E High School | — | — | — | — |
| New Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | — | — | — | — |
| Kensington Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Smithdown Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Harmonize Academy | — | — | — | — |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kensington
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepvibes Radio | deep house, mixes | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Northwich | local information, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) | 1960s, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 2020s Pop Music | 2020s pop music | MP3 | |
| Liverpool Live Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Central Radio North West | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beware! The Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Domes FM | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Broadgreen | ac, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Dazzle FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Arrowe Sound | pop music, pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mersey Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Juice Liverpool | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Leyland | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Circl8 Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dune Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kensington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum | ||||
| British Lawnmower Museum | ||||
| Buckley Library | ||||
| Catalyst Museum | ||||
| Cheshire Military Museum | ||||
| Dewa Roman Experience | ||||
| Eureka! Science + Discovery | ||||
| Eureka! Science + Discovery | ||||
| Fort Perch Rock | ||||
| Fort Perch Rock | ||||
| Garstang Museum | ||||
| Garstang Museum | ||||
| Grosvenor Museum | ||||
| Hadlow Road Station | ||||
| International Slavery Museum | ||||
| International Slavery Museum | ||||
| Liverpool Beatles Museum | ||||
| Liverpool Beatles Museum | ||||
| Liverpool FC Museum | ||||
| Liverpool FC Museum | ||||
| Merseyside Maritime Museum | ||||
| Merseyside Maritime Museum | ||||
| Mold Library | ||||
| Museum of Liverpool | ||||
| Museum of Liverpool | ||||
| National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port | ||||
| National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port | ||||
| North West Museum of Road Transport | ||||
| Port Sunlight Museum | ||||
| Port Sunlight Museum | ||||
| Prescot Museum | ||||
| Rainhill Railway Museum | ||||
| Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered | ||||
| Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered | ||||
| Sick To Death | ||||
| Smithy Heritage Centre | ||||
| Southport Eco Centre | ||||
| Strawberry Field | ||||
| Strawberry Field | ||||
| Sudley House | ||||
| Sudley House | ||||
| The Atkinson | ||||
| The Beatles Story | ||||
| The Beatles Story | ||||
| The Hardmans' House | ||||
| The Hardmans' House | ||||
| Transport Museum | ||||
| Transport Museum | ||||
| U-boat Story | ||||
| U-Boat Story | ||||
| U-Boat Story | ||||
| U-Boat Story | ||||
| U-boat Story | ||||
| Victoria Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Victoria Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Western Approaches | ||||
| Western Approaches | ||||
| Williamson Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre | ||||
| Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre | ||||
| Wirral Archives | ||||
| Wirral Archives | ||||
| World Museum Liverpool | ||||
| World Museum Liverpool | ||||
| World of Glass |
Libraries in Kensington
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldham Robarts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aldham Robarts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Allerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Avril Robarts Library - LJMU | 0.0 | |||||
| Avril Robarts Library - LJMU | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkenhead Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkenhead Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Blacon Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Bootle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromborough Civic Hall & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromborough Civic Hall & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burscough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Catalyst | 0.0 | |||||
| Chester Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Childwall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Childwall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churchtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| College Road Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Connah's Quay Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Crosby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edda | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Port Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Flint Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Formby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frodsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garden City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garston Library and One Stop Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Garston Library and One Stop Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Gladstone's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greasby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greasby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Boughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halkyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Cohen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helsby Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Henry A Cole Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heswall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Higher Bebington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Higher Bebington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Irby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leasowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leasowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Life rooms | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Sutton Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Liverpool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liverpool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mancot Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moreton Library One Stop Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Moss Bank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mynydd Isa | 0.0 | |||||
| Neston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Swan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ormskirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parbold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pensby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Picton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainhill Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Runcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Runcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sefton Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skelmersdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spellow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Helens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Helens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sydney Jones Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thatto Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toxteth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upton library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vicars Cross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallasey Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallasey Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallasey Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Kirby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Widnes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kensington
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Market | |||||
| Burscough Wharf | |||||
| Chester Market | |||||
| Ellesmere Port Indoor Market | |||||
| Greatie Market | |||||
| Greatie Market | |||||
| Greatie Market | |||||
| Indoor Market | |||||
| Kirkby Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Mold Indoor Market | |||||
| Monument Place Market | |||||
| Monument Place Market | |||||
| Monument Place Market | |||||
| New Ferry Village Hall | |||||
| New Ferry Village Hall | |||||
| New Ferry Village Hall | |||||
| Prescot Indoor Market | |||||
| Red Brick Market | |||||
| St John's Market | |||||
| Tuebrook Market | |||||
| Tuebrook Market | |||||
| Tuebrook Market | |||||
| Widnes Market |
Hotels in Kensington
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kensington
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kensington
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kensington
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kensington
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kensington
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kensington
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kensington
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kensington
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kensington
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kensington
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kensington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azvex | ||||
| Carnival Brewing Company | ||||
| Love Lane Brewery | ||||
| Peerless Brewing Company | ||||
| Problem Child Brewing | ||||
| Red Star Brewary | ||||
| Spitting Feathers Brewery | ||||
| Weetwood Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Kensington
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Anfield | ||
| Goodison Park | ||
| Hill Dickinson Stadium | ||
| Prenton Park |
Ski Resorts Near Kensington
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kensington
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | — | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | — | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | — | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Seighford Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Shifnal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sleap Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Tern Hill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kensington
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Boaler Street Post Office | |
| Breck Road Post Office | |
| Low Hill Post Office | |
| The University Post Office | |
| Toxteth Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kensington
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abdullah Quilliam Mosque | |
| All Saints | |
| City Church Liverpool | |
| Cottenham Baptist Church | |
| Dominion Assembly | |
| Dominion Assembly | |
| Elm Pentecostal Church | |
| Kensington Methodist Church | |
| Lovejoy Ministries | |
| Newsham Park Chapel | |
| Prayer Room | |
| Saint Clement's Toxteth Park | |
| Saint Hugh's | |
| Saint Margaret Anfield | |
| Shree Radha Krishna Mandir | |
| St Anne's | |
| St Dunstan's Church | |
| St John Chrysostom | |
| St Sebastian's Roman Catholic Church | |
| Trinity Methodist Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Kensington?
Kensington has a population of 16,522 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 271 people per square mile, spread across 61.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Kensington expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $53 (100% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kensington?
Kensington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kensington?
Kensington has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 1,504 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kensington?
The median home value in Kensington is $53. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Kensington?
50.0% of adults in Kensington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Kensington?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.
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