About the area
Kennington is a growing business district in London, close to the Houses of Parliament at Westminster and just across the river from Southwark, it offers a wealth of opportunities to businesses looking for a central London office on a limited budget.
A multi-cultural and vibrant hub, Kennington offers plenty of bars, restaurants and shops alongside it’s residential and commercial property developments. A lot of MPs and Civil Servants live in the area, and it’s already been declared a local centre within the London plan.
What companies does the Kennington area suit?
Kennington’s versatility means it’s jam packed with a wide range of industries and businesses. The area tends to attract lots of business consultancies, marketing agencies, not-for-profit enterprises and design firms. It’s easy to see why so many B2B companies looking for a prestigious area with excellent access to other major London boroughs have been attracted to Kennington. Within easy reach of Westminster and across the river from Southwark and the South Bank, the potential for your business to grow is huge.
The Kennington Road and Kennington Lane, both of which are south of Kennington Cross, have plenty of retail opportunities, ideal for B2C companies, or businesses serving B2C clients. Companies marketing to students should also consider the area: Kennington is home to the City and Guilds of London Art School, one of the longest-established colleges in the Country. When combined with the excellent transport links to the rest of the city and beyond, it’s easy to see why businesses are taking advantage of growing retail and office space situated throughout Kennington and the SE11 postcode district, Kennington is an area that any business could thrive in.
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