Cost of Living in SW5
Kensington and Chelsea
SW5 at a glance
Postcode district (SW5)Figures describe the SW5 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below). 2026/27 estimate using the Kensington and Chelsea average Band D rate published by MHCLG and an estimated band. Parish charges, discounts and premiums can change your bill.
House prices in SW5
Postcode district (SW5)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £65,000,000 | 1 | +£64.58m |
| Terraced | £2,000,000 | 69 | +£1.78m |
| Flat | £837,500 | 861 | +£608k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in SW5
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (SW5)SW5 sits at an average deprivation decile of 5.7 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 15 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 234% more than the national median.