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Leafy family suburb with international schools and large gardens.
Lavington sits south-west of Westlands and west of Kilimani, bounded by James Gichuru Road, Gitanga Road, and the Kileleshwa boundary. The neighbourhood is roughly 6 km from the Nairobi CBD.
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About Lavington, Nairobi
Lavington sits south-west of Westlands and west of Kilimani, bounded by James Gichuru Road, Gitanga Road, and the Kileleshwa boundary. The neighbourhood is roughly 6 km from the Nairobi CBD. Lavington is leafy, low-rise, and historically the choice for diplomats and senior executives who wanted Westlands-level convenience without the apartment density. Modern Lavington is shifting — newer mid-rise apartment blocks are appearing alongside the established standalone-home stock, but tree-lined streets and large gardens still define the Lavington brand.
Schools in Lavington
Braeburn School Lavington
British international, primary + secondarySince 1979Braeburn Lavington is the flagship campus of the Braeburn Schools network, on Gitanga Road. It runs a British curriculum from Early Years through A-Level (Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A2) plus the IB Diploma in senior school, and is the highest-profile international school inside the Lavington catchment.
- British curriculum + IB Diploma
- Early Years through Year 13
- On Gitanga Road, central to Lavington
- Part of the 8-campus Braeburn Schools network
Braeside School
British curriculum, juniorSince 1995Braeside School is Braeburn’s junior preparatory in Lavington, taking children from Early Years through Year 6 before they typically feed into Braeburn Lavington senior school. The campus is on Muthangari Drive at the Lavington–Westlands border.
- British prep, Reception through Year 6
- Feeds directly into Braeburn Lavington senior school
- On Muthangari Drive, Lavington–Westlands border
Rusinga International School
IB international (just outside Lavington)Since 1985Rusinga School in Lavington runs the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, Diploma) and was the first school in Kenya to be authorised for the full IB Continuum. The campus on Olenguruone Road has small year groups and a strong inquiry-led pedagogy that appeals to Lavington families seeking an alternative to the dominant British curriculum cluster.
- Full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, Diploma)
- First IB Continuum-authorised school in Kenya
- Small year-group sizes
- On Olenguruone Road in Lavington
St. Austin’s Academy
British + Cambridge curriculumSince 1992St. Austin’s Academy on Othaya Road offers a British curriculum (IGCSE + A-Levels) alongside the Kenyan CBC, and is one of the longer-running Lavington-area schools. Popular with Lavington and Kileleshwa families looking for a blended British + Kenyan curriculum option.
- British IGCSE + A-Levels and Kenyan CBC
- On Othaya Road, Lavington-Kileleshwa border
- Strong sports and music programme
Families relocating to Lavington usually shortlist on school proximity first — the cluster above covers most of the Lavington catchment.
Shopping & supermarkets in Lavington
Lavington Mall
Since 2014Lavington Mall on James Gichuru Road opened in 2014 and quickly became the default community mall for Lavington. It is anchored by a Chandarana FoodPlus supermarket, with Java House, Artcaffe, a busy weekend farmers’ market on the rooftop, a gym, banks, pharmacies, and one of the most consistent kids’ play-area cafes in the Lavington catchment.
- Chandarana FoodPlus supermarket anchor
- Java House, Artcaffe, About Thyme, Big Square
- Weekend rooftop farmers’ market
- Gym, banks, pharmacies, kids’ play area
The Junction Mall
Since 2005The Junction Mall on Ngong Road (5–10 minutes from Lavington) opened in 2005 anchored by Carrefour and is one of the larger big-box malls in the Lavington–Kilimani catchment. It hosts a Cinemax cineplex, dedicated children’s play area, fitness centre, and a long restaurant strip including Java House, Artcaffe and CJ’s.
- Carrefour hypermarket anchor
- Cinemax 5-screen cineplex
- Mr Price, Mr Price Home, LC Waikiki, Artcaffe, Java House
- Big-box monthly-shop default for many Lavington families
Valley Arcade shopping centre
Valley Arcade is the community shopping arcade at the Lavington edge (Gitanga Road), with a Chandarana supermarket, the original Java House outlet, banking, pharmacies, butcheries and a long-running Saturday farmers’ market. A daily-needs default for Lavington households that do not want to drive to the Junction or Lavington Mall.
- Chandarana supermarket
- The original Java House outlet — a Nairobi institution
- Saturday farmers’ market and craft stalls
- Banking, butchery, dry cleaning, pharmacy cluster
Westgate and Sarit Centre
Westgate Shopping Mall (Mwanzi Road, 2007) and Sarit Centre (Sarit Centre Road, 1983) sit a short drive from Lavington in central Westlands. Both anchor with Carrefour, hold cinemas, and are the obvious go-to malls for full-format shopping that exceeds what Lavington Mall or Valley Arcade carry.
- Sarit Centre — Carrefour, Anga cinema, 130+ shops (since 1983)
- Westgate Shopping Mall — Carrefour, Cinemax cineplex (since 2007)
- 5–10 minutes from most Lavington addresses
Amenities & landmarks around Lavington
Jaffrey Sports Club
Since 1956Jaffrey Sports Club on Ojijo Road is a long-running members’ sports club founded by the Ismaili community in the 1950s. It offers cricket, tennis, squash, a swimming pool, a gym, and a clubhouse used regularly by Lavington and Parklands members for social events and weekend cricket fixtures.
- Cricket pitches — host venue for Kenyan domestic cricket
- Tennis, squash, swimming, gym
- Members-only with multi-generation Lavington families
Lavington Curve and adjoining green corridors
Lavington Curve is a leafy green strip running along the Mbagathi Way edge of Lavington, popular with weekend runners and dog walkers. Combined with the side-street tree canopy that defines Lavington, the suburb has one of the highest urban-green ratios of any Nairobi neighbourhood.
- Quiet Lavington side streets ideal for running and cycling
- Connects through to the Nairobi Arboretum
- Heavy tree canopy across most Lavington estates
Multiple boutique gyms and yoga studios along Gitanga and James Gichuru
Gitanga Road and James Gichuru Road through Lavington host a dense cluster of boutique fitness — Smart Gyms Lavington, BurnFit, Reset Pilates, Africa Yoga Project, Yoga Vita and several CrossFit affiliates. Combined with the Westlands fitness density a few minutes away, Lavington residents have unusual choice for a primarily-residential suburb.
- Smart Gyms Lavington — multi-floor branch (smartgyms.co.ke)
- BurnFit Lavington — boutique studio (burnfit.co.ke)
- Reset Pilates — Reformer Pilates studio
- Africa Yoga Project — Karen Road, short Lavington drive
Easy access to Aga Khan University Hospital and Nairobi Hospital
Lavington sits between two of the top tertiary hospitals in East Africa. Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi (3rd Parklands Avenue, since 1958) and The Nairobi Hospital (Upper Hill, since 1954) are both a 10–15 minute drive from any Lavington address, plus Avenue Healthcare and several private clinics inside Lavington itself.
- Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi (hospitals.aku.edu/nairobi)
- The Nairobi Hospital — Upper Hill (nairobihospital.org)
- Avenue Healthcare clinic on Lenana Road
- MP Shah Hospital on Shivachi Road — short Lavington drive
Who lives in Lavington
Lavington is dominated by families — expatriate diplomats, NGO directors, and senior corporate executives — who prioritise garden space and short school runs. The neighbourhood’s long-standing reputation for greenery and low traffic noise keeps Lavington high on most family shortlists.
Getting around Lavington
Lavington is bounded by James Gichuru Road and Gitanga Road, both of which connect quickly to Waiyaki Way and the Westlands corridor. The CBD is roughly 15–20 minutes off-peak via Valley Road, and most Lavington residents reach school runs without entering the central city.
1BR from KES 55K; 2–3BR apartments KES 100K–220K; standalone houses and large 4BR units KES 250K–400K+.
Entry apartments from KES 7.5M; well-finished 3–4BR units KES 14M–35M; standalone houses average KES 90M and ambassadorial villas can exceed KES 150M.
FAQs about Lavington
- How much does a 3-bedroom house cost in Lavington?
- A modern 3-bedroom apartment in Lavington typically lists between KES 20M and KES 35M, while standalone 3–4 bedroom houses on gated compounds usually start around KES 45M and trend up sharply for larger plots. Older Lavington bungalows on prime land are now being acquired primarily for redevelopment.
- What are the best schools in Lavington?
- Lavington is home to Braeburn, Braeside, and Rusinga, and St. Austin’s Academy is right at the edge of Lavington. The dense cluster of international schools is the single biggest reason families choose Lavington over neighbouring suburbs.
- Is Lavington a good area for families with young children?
- Yes — Lavington consistently ranks among the top Nairobi family neighbourhoods because of garden space, low through-traffic on side streets, and the international-school cluster. Most Lavington estates are gated with private security.
- How does Lavington compare to Karen?
- Lavington is more central and apartment-friendly; Karen is further out with bigger plots and a more semi-rural feel. Lavington commute times to the CBD and Westlands are noticeably shorter, which keeps Lavington appealing for dual-career households.