Why I live in Kensington: DJ Amazonica on why her west London area offers the best of Zone 1

I’ve lived between Gloucester Road and High Street Kensington for eight or nine years now.

I’ve always gravitated to this part of London. I grew up in Sunningdale, west of London, and we’d always drive through this part of town. When I first moved to London, it was around here. I’ve bounced around a bit since, living in LA and Primrose Hill, but this feels like home.

For getting to shows, DJing and having a nice lifestyle which isn’t too chaotic —despite