Letting Agents in Kentish Town London NW5
Area Feature
People seeking a fashionable, vibrant and culturally exciting place to live could find what they are looking for by finding flats to rent in Kentish Town.
This busy and lively area in the borough of Camden has become popular among young professionals thanks to its wide array of amenities, with reasonable local rates and a strong retail sector making it attractive on many levels.
Kentish Town has a long history that predates Camden itself, having originally been recorded as a settlement on the river Fleet called Kenisston during the reign of King John in the early 1200s.
A thriving hamlet throughout most of its existence, the area saw extensive modernisation during the Victorian era and is now a bustling urban centre, bordered by Camden Town in the south.
Its main retail and business area is located along Kentish Town Road and extends up to Fortess and Highgate Roads, encompassing A1 retail floor space totalling 17,400 sq m and offering services to suit the everyday needs of the local populace.
In addition to the usual banks, phone shops and homeware outlets, the area offers a wide range of independent retailers and a significant amount of food and drink outlets, with the organic food shops along Kentish Town Road a highlight worth noting.
The town centre is equally alive in the night as during the day, thanks to its healthy mix of pubs and bars, many of which offer regular live music performances.
Most prominently, Kentish Town is also home to the HMV Forum, one of London's many high-profile live entertainment venues, which regularly hosts performance by some of the world's top music acts.
Originally created as an art deco cinema in 1934, the Forum has hosted legendary performers such as The Velvet Underground and Pixies over the years, offering an audience capacity of well over 2,000.
Even beyond the standard pubs and music venues, residents will find plenty to do in Kentish Town, which offers diverse attractions such as art galleries and a four-and-a-half-acre city farm, where families can see chickens, cows, ducks, pigs, sheep and horses, among other friendly animals.
Other attractions include the Cantelowes Gardens and skate park, the large dance complex Club Expressions and the Lion and Unicorn Theatre, which regularly stages classical shows and cutting-edge dance performances from the acclaimed Giant Olive Theatre Company.
Locals can keep regular track of the cultural goings-on in the area at The Kentishtowner, a popular blog dedicated to the area that has been running since 2010.
Other local amenities available include the Kentish Town Sports Centre, which offers swimming pools, a gym, a games zone and a sports hall, as well as well-established parking, walking and public transport provisions.
Camden Council is also committed to making further improvements to the area, having identified Kentish Town as a placeshaping area of focus due to its popularity as a town centre, its significant business community and growing residential population.
It means those moving to Kentish Town can expect to see the area continue to develop as a thriving urban centre for many years to come.
Posted by Ben Carter
Kentish Town & NW5 Travel guides
Kentish Town Car Travel
| Central London | M25 | Gatwick Airport | Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 miles - 14 mins | 13 miles - 27 mins | 40 miles - 1h 8 mins | 20 miles - 37 mins |
Kentish Town Train Travel
| Nearest Stations | Zone | London Stations |
|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town & Kentish Town West | 2 | King's Cross & Blackfriars |
Kentish Town Tube Travel
| Nearest Station | Zone | Tube Line | No. Stops to Main Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town | 2 | Northern | 3 stops to Euston |
Property To Rent in Kentish Town NW5
£300 per week
This unusual warehouse conversion is set in the heart of Kentish Town and is within easy reach of trendy Camden Town. The conversion is set on the first floor of commercial warehouse and offers an abundance of space with warehouse character. Open plan warehouse style with high ceilings, fitted kitchen and bathroom. Ideal for professional couple or single person. Available now. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you're looking for something a little different.
£420 per week
A newly refurbished to a throughout, this light-filled ground floor2/3 double bedroom flat offers neutral décor, sleek & smart interior. The property comprises a large reception room with a sociable open-plan kitchen, 2 bedrooms, further study, 2 fully tiled bathrooms and its own private roof terrace. The property is seconds away from Kentish Town Tube Station and to all the amenities Kentish Town has to offer. COUNCIL TAX INCLUDED.
£255 per week
One bedroom apartment set on the ground floor benefiting from a private patio located close to Kentish Town tube. Offered in good condition with wooden floors throughout. Good size reception. Seperate, fitted kitchen. Bathroom with shower.
£300 per week
This spacious studio apartment set within a charming Victorian conversion benefits from 3 metre high ceilings. Benefiting from a large studio room with separate bath room and kitchen. Located within very close walking distance to Hampstead Heath. The closest stations are Kentish Town and Tufnell Park (Zone 2 Northern Line and Thames-link). RENTAL IS INCLUSIVE OF ALL BILLS, except council tax.
