Kensington, Connecticut
Kensington: district within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London
About
Kensington is a city located in the county of Hartford in the U.S. state of Connecticut.
Quick Facts about Kensington
| Population | 8,459 |
| Country | United Kingdom, Kingdom of England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Great Britain |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Hartford County |
| Postal code | SW5, SW7 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6354,-72.7687 |
| Altitude | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Capital city | Kensington is capital of Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 11:40:17 (11th April 2026) |
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Geography
Kensington is located at 41°38'7"N 72°46'7"W (41.6353800, -72.7687100).
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Farmington Village, Great Swamp, Кенсингтон
People born in Kensington (200)
People born in Kensington, including English audio engineer Jim Marshall, great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom Charles Cavendish-Bentinck, British egyptologist Howard Carter, .
More notable people
- Andrew Lloyd Webber (English composer and impresario of musical theatre (born 1948)) he was born in 22/03/1948
- George Greenwood (British lawyer and politician (1850-1928)) he was born in 03/01/1850
- G. K. Chesterton (English mystery novelist and Christian apologist) he was born in 29/05/1874
- Dido (English musician) she was born in 25/12/1971
- Beatrix Potter (English children's writer and illustrator (1866-1943)) she was born in 28/07/1866
- Charlotte Lewis (English actress) she was born in 07/08/1967
- Margaret Morris (British ballet dancer) she was born in 01/01/1891
- Augustus Wall Callcott (British artist (1779-1844)) he was born in 20/02/1779
- John Profumo (British politician (1915-2006)) he was born in 30/01/1915
- Norman St John-Stevas, Baron St John of Fawsley (British politician, academic, monarchist (1929-2012)) he was born in 18/06/1929
- Reginald McKenna (British banker and Liberal politician (1863-1943)) he was born in 01/01/1863
- Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey (British academic (born 1951)) she was born in 01/06/1951
- Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham (Governor-General, military leader, athlete, cricketer (1909-1977)) he was born in 08/08/1909
- Adam Fox (British poet and academic) he was born in 15/07/1883
- Tom Bourdillon (English mountaineer) he was born in 16/03/1924
- Peter Hill-Wood (English cricketer (1936-2018)) he was born in 25/02/1936
- Alfred Kempe (British mathematician) he was born in 06/07/1849
- Heather Sears (British actress (1935-1994)) she was born in 28/09/1935
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kensington, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129923 | Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain | New Britain (CT) | 06051 |
| 128771 | Central Connecticut State University | New Britain (CT) | 06050 |
| 128780 | Charter Oak State College | New Britain (CT) | 06053 |
| 128896 | Cortiva Institute-Cromwell | Cromwell (CT) | 06416 |
| 434520 | Branford Hall Career Institute-Southington Campus | Southington (CT) | 06489 |
Nearby Transit Stations (27)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kensington, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Kensington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Post Office | Berlin (CT) | 06037 |
| Berlin Post Office | Berlin (CT) | 06037 |
| New Britain Post Office | New Britain (CT) | 06050 |
| East Berlin Post Office | East Berlin (CT) | 06023 |
| Newington Post Office | Newington (CT) | 06111 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Kensington, Maryland town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States with a population of 2,448 people.
- Kensington, Maryland town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States with a population of 2,330 people.
- Kensington, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 2,090 people.
- Kensington, New York village in New York, United States with a population of 1,182 people.
- Kensington, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 433 people.
- Kensington, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 305 people.
Other cities in Hartford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hartford County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 121,535 | The capital of Connecticut. |
| New Britain | 72,198 | The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. |
| West Hartford | 62,868 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Bristol | 59,734 | The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. |
| Manchester | 57,362 | Town in Connecticut |
| East Hartford | 49,630 | Town of the United States |
| Southington | 43,829 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Enfield | 43,559 | Town in Connecticut, United States. |
| Glastonbury | 34,426 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Newington | 29,868 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Windsor | 28,647 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| South Windsor | 26,102 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Wethersfield | 25,884 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States |
| Farmington | 25,496 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States |
| Simsbury | 25,437 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States |
| Bloomfield | 21,182 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Kensington distances to largest Connecticut cities