The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists Kensington House as part of a wider entry: "James P. Corry & Co., timber merchants and shipowners; residences, James P. Corry, 1, Upper Crescent; John Corry, jun., 2, Lower Crescent ; John Corry, sen., 138, York Street; Robert W. Corry, Kensington House, Knock". It is likely this street name can be traced back to the name Kensington House.
"Resolved - That the name "Kensington Drive" be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. John Kyle, situated off Kensington Road". (10th June 1930)