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Brompton & Hans Town

About

Brompton & Hans Town occupies the northeast corner of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The area is defined by major thoroughfares like Brompton Road and Fulham Road, with its southern boundary running along the Cromwell Road. It contains the western section of Knightsbridge, known for its retail concentration. The ward is largely residential, characterised by terraced streets and garden squares, alongside significant institutional and commercial presences.

The area is anchored by the Brompton Oratory, a prominent Italianate Catholic church, and the expansive grounds of the Brompton Cemetery, a historic garden cemetery. South Kensington tube station provides a major transport link. The Victoria and Albert Museum sits just beyond its eastern border, influencing the local character. Residential streets often feature white stucco-fronted houses, contributing to a consistent architectural aesthetic across the ward.

Area overview

On average Brompton & Hans Town has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 397 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brompton & Hans Town is £92,614 per year. There are 6 schools in Brompton & Hans Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Brompton & Hans Town is home to around 7,789 people, with a population density of about 7,292.4 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

397

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

10/10

Area Profile

Brompton & Hans Town Population

7,789

Population density

7,292.4 per km²

Crime

Vehicle crime

86.4(+790%)

Other theft

79.34(+582%)

Theft from the person

78.32(+647%)

Anti-social behaviour

70.48(+164%)

Violence and sexual offences

64.84(+114%)

London average

Demographics

Other White

2,533

32.52%

British

2,492

32%

Arab

397

5.1%

Other Asian

377

4.84%

Other

283

3.63%

Total population: 7,788

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

4,398

64.66%

Level 3 (A level)

829

12.19%

No qualifications

594

8.73%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

380

5.59%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

261

3.84%

Total 16+ residents: 6,802

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,981

49.45%

Owns outright

932

23.27%

Owns with a mortgage

402

10.03%

Social rents from council

318

7.94%

Other forms of private rent

258

6.44%

Total households: 4,006

Property prices in Brompton & Hans Town

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £1,500,000 in Brompton & Hans Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £7,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brompton & Hans Town over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	67	£1,130,000	£400,000	£592,500	£1,875,000	£4,645,000
Terraced	19	£3,820,000	£1,540,000	£2,823,750	£4,825,000	£6,805,000

10 years median price trend in Brompton & Hans Town

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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