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SW5 Area Report

Kensington and Chelsea

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£945,338
Median Price
Postcode district (SW5)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (SW5)
19
Schools Nearby
100/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in SW5

Rental Yield
3
Price Growth
2.2
Safety
1.5
Schools
8.8
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
6.4
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (SW5)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

1262
Crimes/month
413
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Kensington and Chelsea)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Kensington and Chelsea has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
6
employment
6
education
8
health
7
crime
4
housing
5
environment
1

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Kensington and Chelsea (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the SW5-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£1,243,493
Kensington and Chelsea average
-6.7%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£4,468,594
Detached
£3,001,267
Semi-Detached
£2,387,636
Terraced
£986,200
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £506,551
01/12/2003: £528,776
01/12/2004: £524,638
01/12/2005: £601,424
01/12/2006: £697,390
01/12/2007: £829,980
01/12/2008: £784,905
01/12/2009: £816,958
01/12/2010: £957,213
01/12/2011: £994,969
01/12/2012: £1,130,506
01/12/2013: £1,248,702
01/12/2014: £1,427,563
01/12/2015: £1,368,626
01/12/2016: £1,468,517
01/12/2017: £1,476,041
01/12/2018: £1,455,931
01/12/2019: £1,324,396
01/12/2020: £1,447,320
01/12/2021: £1,527,160
01/12/2022: £1,424,062
01/12/2023: £1,388,740
01/12/2024: £1,332,149
01/12/2025: £1,243,493
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

6
Primary
12
Independent
1
Nursery
19
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 19 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

37.6
Avg Attainment 8
-11.5% vs national (42.5)
56.3%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 13 secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

100/100
Excellent transport links - multiple tube/rail options within walking distance.
TfL Zone 27 Tube1 Rail

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in SW5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Terraced
£2,295,000
66 sales
Flat
£842,000
862 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Kensington and Chelsea. For the headline SW5 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-6.7%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
Kensington and Chelsea
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,286/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
6/10
Heavy restrictions
Designation Stack
4
4 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaTree PreservationArticle 4 DirectionAir Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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    Conservation Area
    Courtfield
    Planning restrictions may apply
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~67 Mbps
    Max Available~1000 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre+ Yes

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:205 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.7°C
    Avg Temperature
    747mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2818h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.5 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: April
    Now: 19.2°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 55%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    50 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.8/5
    Average Rating
    92%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    50
    Total Establishments
    Afandena RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    The Smoking JacketRetailers - other
    5/5
    Courtfield Public HousePub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    BlackbirdPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    StarbucksRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    11%
    Renewable Energy
    225g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 52.0%imports 32.2%wind 10.4%biomass 2.7%nuclear 2.5%hydro 0.2%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    18m
    Moderateabove sea level

    At 18m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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