South Kensington is known for its palpable atmosphere of wealth . Predominantly period conversions, some set around exclusive garden squares such as Onslow Gardens and Onslow Square and are among London 's most expensive properties both for sale and rental.
Situated to the north of Chelsea and home to some of the worlds finest museums, South Kensington is a mature area, home to the Victorian officer class in the nineteenth century and today the home of wealthy bankers and the jet set. South Kensington supports many fashionable bars, restaurants (many popular with "the ladies who lunch"), as well as numerous ultra fashionable boutiques where the rich can dispose of the trust fund or city bonus. The area is also home to a substantial French population, attracted by the Lycee and Bute Street exudes a real Gallic flavour.
A real cosmopolitan crowd of moneyed city slickers together with a sizeable French contingent and wealthy overseas students studying at Imperial College , the Royal Academy of Art and Richmond College . Very popular with expatriates in London for a few years, with locals being in the minority. Transport amenities in the area include local buses and tube stations: South Kensington - District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines and Gloucester Road
