Strong on safety and schools
This public area guide compares Kennington in Ashford using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Kennington a good place to live?
Kennington may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Ashford below.
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Kennington at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Kennington
Crime rate
Crime rate
7.27 per 1,000 people
Percentile
96th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Kennington
House prices
Average sold price
£447,884
Percentile
82nd percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Kennington
Flood risk in Kennington
Transport in Kennington
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Kennington a good place to live?
Kennington may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Kennington safe?
Kennington ranks in the 96th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Kennington?
The average sold price is £447,884, with house prices in the 82nd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Kennington?
Schools rank in the 100th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Kennington?
Nearby public profiles include Weald South in Ashford and Wye with Hinxhill in Ashford.
