What is the average rental yield in Kensington?

The average gross rental yield in Kensington is 5.70%, calculated as annual rental income as a percentage of property value.

What is the average monthly rent in Kensington?

The average monthly rent in Kensington is £732.80, which equates to £183.20 per week.

What is the average property price in Kensington?

The average property in Kensington currently sells for £167,200.90, based on recent transactions across all property types in the area.

Is Kensington a landlord’s market or tenant’s market?

Kensington is currently a Tenant's market, meaning rental supply exceeds demand and tenants have more choice.

What is the crime rate in Kensington?

Kensington has a Average crime rating based on police-recorded crime data from the last 12 months.

Has property value in Kensington gone up?

Property values in Kensington have grown 3.80% over the last 5 years.

What is the average household income in Kensington?

The average household income in Kensington is £30,600 per year.

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Property Statistics for Kensington, Liverpool

Data last updated: August 2026

Sitting just east of Liverpool city centre, Kensington is a dense urban neighbourhood — one of the most tightly populated areas in the city — with a strong working-class identity and a housing stock dominated by Victorian terraces. Nearly 40% of properties here are privately rented, and a further 35.5% fall under social housing, which tells you something important about the tenant base a landlord should expect. Average asking rents sit at £732.80 per month, producing a gross yield of 5.70% against an average purchase price of £167,200 — modest entry costs by most standards. That said, the figures require careful reading: prices have fallen 6% over the past year, though five-year growth of 3.80% suggests longer-term stability rather than structural decline. Rental properties are averaging 138 days on market, pointing to a tenant's market where void periods are a genuine consideration. Deprivation levels are significant at 28/100, and the crime rate of 180 per 1,000 residents is worth factoring into investment decisions alongside management costs.

Latest Avg. Property Value in Kensington

£167,200.90

Average sale price across all property types in the area, based on recent transactions.

Latest Avg. Rent (Month) in Kensington

£732.80

£183.20 per week

Average monthly asking rent for properties listed in the area. Calculated as weekly rent multiplied by four.

Latest Avg. Yield in Kensington

5.70%

Gross rental yield — annual rent as a percentage of property value. Higher yields mean better returns for landlords.

Value Growth (1 Year)

-6.00%

Annual change in average property value.

Value Growth (3 Year)

-1.10%

Cumulative change over three years.

Value Growth (5 Year)

3.80%

Cumulative change over five years.

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Monthly Sales in Kensington

Average Monthly Rent in Kensington

Monthly average rent across all postcodes

Average Property Price in Kensington

Monthly average sale price across all postcodes

Latest 12 Months

Month	Year	Avg. Price	Avg. Rent Weekly	Avg. Rent Monthly	Sales (Per Month)	Avg. Yield	Growth 1Y	Growth 3Y	Growth 5Y
August	2026	£167,200.90 2.02% / £3,315.80	£183.20	£732.80 12.19% / £79.60	11.00 10.00% / 1	5.70%	-6.00%	-1.10%	3.80%
July	2026	£163,885.10 4.40% / £6,899.80	£163.30	£653.20 15.00% / £85.20	10.00 11.11% / 1	5.20%	1.50%	4.40%	8.80%
June	2026	£156,985.30 1.17% / £1,819.90	£142.00	£568.00 -5.21% / £-31.20	9.00 -25.00% / -3	4.70%	5.70%	8.30%	10.80%
May	2026	£155,165.40 5.09% / £7,516.40	£149.80	£599.20 1.56% / £9.20	12.00 -14.29% / -2	5.00%	4.30%	7.40%	9.50%
April	2026	£147,649.00 -3.33% / £-5,090.40	£147.50	£590.00 2.72% / £15.60	14.00 27.27% / 3	5.20%	6.10%	6.30%	10.10%
March	2026	£152,739.40 -7.22% / £-11,878.10	£143.60	£574.40 3.98% / £22.00	11.00 0.00% / 0	4.90%	7.70%	9.60%	14.00%
January	2026	£164,617.50 2.96% / £4,738.40	£138.10	£552.40 -15.17% / £-98.80	11.00 -15.38% / -2	4.40%	3.60%	12.60%	14.20%
November	2025	£159,879.10 11.05% / £15,911.40	£162.80	£651.20 -2.34% / £-15.60	13.00 0.00% / 0	5.30%	3.20%	11.70%	13.60%
September	2025	£143,967.70 0.00% / £0.00	£166.70	£666.80 0.00% / £0.00	13.00 0.00% / 0	6.00%	11.50%	14.90%	14.80%

Area Composition

Area	Avg. Price	Avg. Rent Weekly	Avg. Rent Monthly	Sales (Per Month)	Avg. Yield	Growth 1Y	Growth 3Y	Growth 5Y	Data Date
L7 - Kensington	£167,200.90	£183.20	£732.80	11	5.70	-6.00%	-1.10%	3.80%	August 2026

Average Mortgage Rates

As of Mar 2026

2 Year Fixed Rate

4.45%

3 Year Fixed Rate

4.37%

Variable Rate

6.60%

Rental Demand in Kensington

Based on the ratio of available rental properties to monthly lettings. A landlord's market means properties let quickly with high demand. A tenant's market means more choice for renters and longer void periods.

Tenant's market

Avg. 138 days on market

Average number of days a rental property is listed before being let.

55 properties for rent

Total rental listings currently available in this postcode.

Average Household Income in Kensington

£30,600

Per year, averaged across postcodes

Estimated average gross household income from ONS modelled data. Indicates the spending power and affordability profile of local tenants.

Crime Statistics in Kensington

Average crime

Overall crime rating based on police-recorded crime data from the last 12 months, compared to the national average. Rated from Very low to Very high.

180 crimes per 1,000 residents

Total recorded crimes in the last 12 months divided by the local population, multiplied by 1,000. Lower is better.

Nearby Schools in Kensington

State and independent schools in the local postcode area, with links to their latest Ofsted reports where available.

School Name	Type	Phase	Pupils	Ofsted Report
Kensington Primary School	Community School	Primary	558	View report
Phoenix Primary School	Community School	Primary	229	View report
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery	Voluntary Aided School	Primary	238	View report
Smithdown Primary School	Community School	Primary	488	View report
St Anne's Catholic Primary School	Voluntary Aided School	Primary	233	View report
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School	Voluntary Aided School	Primary	193	View report
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery	Voluntary Aided School	Primary	238	View report
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School	Voluntary Aided School	Secondary	1,145	View report
Chatham Place Nursery School	LA Nursery School	Nursery	59	View report

Demographics in Kensington

Population profile across postcodes

Deprivation Index

28/100

Percentile rank from the English Indices of Multiple Deprivation. Higher is better — 100 means the area is among the least deprived nationally, 1 means among the most deprived.

Health Index

48/100

Percentile rank based on the health deprivation domain. Higher means a healthier local population with lower rates of premature death and disability.

With Degree

30%

Percentage of local residents holding a degree-level qualification or above, from Census data. Indicates the area's professional tenant base.

Vehicles / Household

0.6

Average number of cars or vans per household, from Census data. Indicates parking demand and general affluence of the area.

Sales Demand in Kensington

Based on the ratio of properties for sale to monthly transactions. A seller's market means properties sell quickly. A buyer's market means more negotiating power for purchasers.

Balanced market

Avg. 190 days on market

70 properties for sale

Population in Kensington

Estimated population figures from ONS data. Higher population density typically means stronger rental demand.

Population

17,902

Households

7,711

Density

16,032 /km²

Price Growth Forecast in Kensington

Projected average property price based on historical trends. Future values are forecasts and not guaranteed.

Aug 2021: 5.9% Aug 2022: -4.2% Aug 2023: 9.6% Aug 2024: -5.9% Aug 2025: 11.9% Aug 2026: -6.0%

HMO Room Rents in Kensington

Average weekly rent per room in Houses of Multiple Occupation. Based on advertised room listings in the area.

Double Shared Bath

£118/week

Typical range: £100 - £137

39 listings analysed

Property Types in Kensington

Breakdown of residential property types from Census data. Shows the housing stock composition in the area.

Tenure Types in Kensington

How residents occupy their homes, from Census data. Private rented percentage indicates the existing rental market size.

Area Information - Kensington

Kensington, a bustling district just east of Liverpool city center, offers a vibrant mix of multiculturalism and urban convenience. Known for its diverse population and array of international restaurants and shops, Kensington is a hub of activity. The area benefits from excellent transport links and affordable housing, attracting students and young professionals. Its proximity to universities and the city center adds to its appeal.

Maps - Kensington

Interactive map showing the location of Kensington

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