Traditional county: London · Unitary authority: Greater London · Region: London
Explore Kensington, London with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Kensington map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Kensington |
| Traditional County | London |
| Unitary Authority | Greater London |
| District / Borough | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Region | London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.500575 |
| Longitude | -0.194382 |
| Place Type | Other Settlement |
Kensington possesses a distinguished character, marked by elegant architecture and verdant spaces. It lies 4.7 km west of London (from London: bearing 261°T, OS grid TQ 254 795). Historically, Kensington developed around its grand palace, a royal residence that has shaped the fortunes and aspirations of the surrounding settlement for centuries. The local economy has long been intertwined with the prestige of the palace and the affluent residents who have been drawn to its elegant streets and exclusive atmosphere. Kensington's landscape is punctuated by beautiful gardens and grand Victorian and Edwardian houses, reflecting its past as a desirable residential district for the wealthy. Its cultural fabric is rich, with numerous museums, galleries, and theatres contributing to its reputation as a hub of arts and learning.
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Explore Kensington, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.500575, -0.194382. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |