| Kensington is a district in West London which is | | | | major organisations thanks to its affluent |
| quickly making a name for itself as one of the | | | | reputation. Kensington offices are regarded as |
| most affluent and densely populated areas in the | | | | contemporary and highly desirable and, as a result, |
| capital. Bordered by Notting Hill to the north, | | | | can fetch record high rental prices. |
| Brompton and Knightsbridge to the east, Chelsea | | | | As a contrast to the modern office buildings, |
| and Earl's Court to the west and Hammersmith | | | | Kensington boasts a large number of classic |
| and Sheperd's Bush to the south, Kensington is | | | | houses, most notably from the Victorian era. |
| located in a prime area for those looking to get | | | | Timelessly classic, this Victorian architecture helps |
| into the heart of the City. | | | | to add to the affluent nature of the borough. |
| First mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, | | | | Instead of building new houses, Kensington has |
| Kensington has established itself as one of the | | | | instead chosen to convert its existing buildings into |
| most upper-class areas in Central London. Passed | | | | flats; helping to retain the area's character and |
| down from lord to lord, the area has roots dating | | | | appeal. In addition to the older buildings, Kensington |
| back to William I of England, nonetheless. | | | | now also sports a number of imposing mansion |
| Since that time much has changed in Kensington. | | | | blocks inhabited mainly by corporate families and |
| Popular with young professionals of all ages, the | | | | friends. |
| borough boasts beautiful parks and grasslands | | | | So is Kensington the most affluent area in |
| including the Royal Park of Kensington Gardens, | | | | London? Well, there's a good chance it could be! |
| which neighbours with the world-famous Hyde | | | | As an ode to its origins, Kensington now boasts |
| Park, and Holland Park. | | | | some of London's most expensive streets and |
| The area is also fruitful with other attractions, | | | | garden squares. These include Edwardes Square, |
| particularly retail. Kensington High Street is | | | | Earls Terrace and The Phillimores. In fact, in 2007 |
| inundated with a variety of clothing and | | | | houses sold in Upper Phillimore Gardens for in |
| convenience shops and even picked up the title of | | | | excess of £20 million! Next time you're looking |
| London's second best shopping street in 2005, | | | | for an affluent area in London; you know where |
| after Oxford Street. | | | | to go! |
| Kensington is also home to a large number of | | | | |
