Kensal Rise is a very popular residential area known for its locally owned clothes shops, pubs and cafes lining the fashionable Chamberlayne Road. Also in pride of place is the Lexi Cinema, London’s only social enterprise cinema, a volunteer-run picture palace with strong links to the local community, as well as the recent addition of the £28m Moberly Sports centre which provides fitness classes, swimming and fun for all the family.
It is unsurprising that Kensal rise has become a hub for creative types given its own independent and creative character, attracting many musicians, actors and writers over the years. Don’t be surprised to see a celebrity or two wandering along Chamberlayne road!
With excellent transport links, nearby green spaces and fantastic amenities, it is little surprise that Kensal Rise has grown dramatically in popularity in recent times, meaning it weathers the ups and downs of changing market conditions to a surprising degree.
Located in Zone 2, Kensal Rise is a London overground station which connects with Richmond, Clapham, Stratford and any number of stops in between.
State schools such as Princess Federica Church of England, Kenmont, St Lukes Church of England and Queen’s Park Community School all have excellent reputations. As do those that form part of the Ark Schools group: Ark Franklin Primary Academy, Ark Brunel and Ark Atwood.
Private options in the area are Seacole, Maple Walk and Lloyd Williamson primary schools and Bales College secondary school, which takes pupils up to age 18.
In recent years, local school places have become very competitive given the influx of families to the area, so proximity to the school should be a key consideration if you are moving to the area and have school age kids. Previous catchment sizes are available from the schools to help decide on key streets to focus your property search.
Of course it would be remiss of us not to mention that Winkworth Kensal Rise & Queen’s Park has been the #1 Estate agent for sales and lets agreed for the last 5 years (Rightmove stats to October 2022), so if you are looking to buy or rent in the area, give us a call on 0208 960 4947.
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