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Chelsea Riverside West

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About

Chelsea Riverside West occupies a low-lying strip of land along the northern bank of the Thames, defined by its relationship to the water. The area is primarily residential, characterised by modern apartment blocks and converted industrial buildings that line Chelsea Harbour and the surrounding streets. Its layout is a mix of private residential roads and pedestrianised walkways along the embankment.

A notable feature is the presence of Chelsea Creek, a tidal inlet that marks the western boundary with Fulham. The area's identity is closely tied to its marinas and the controlled basin of Chelsea Harbour, which creates a distinct waterside environment separate from the main river flow. This results in a quieter, more enclosed atmosphere compared to the busier central Chelsea embankments.

Area overview

On average Chelsea Riverside West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 45.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chelsea Riverside West is £62,435 per year. There are 2 schools in Chelsea Riverside West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Chelsea Riverside West is home to around 6,336 people, with a population density of about 16,040.5 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
45.1%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Chelsea Riverside West Population
6,336
Population density
16,040.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.93(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.41(+28%)
Vehicle crime
13.42(+43%)
Drugs
10.89(+76%)
Shoplifting
9.94(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,051
32.38%
Other White
1,335
21.07%
African
503
7.94%
Other
435
6.87%
Other Asian
389
6.14%
Total population: 6,335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,715
50.69%
No qualifications
819
15.29%
Level 3 (A level)
698
13.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
529
9.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
306
5.71%
Total 16+ residents: 5,356

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
886
29.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
610
20.35%
Other social rented
562
18.75%
Owns outright
456
15.22%
Owns with a mortgage
357
11.91%
Total households: 2,997

Property prices in Chelsea Riverside West

Median price£770,000
Price per sq ft£1,010
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £1.4M

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £770,000 (about £1,010 per square foot) in Chelsea Riverside West area, with individual transactions ranging from £345,000 up to £6,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chelsea Riverside West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£2,900,000£1,017
Terraced7£2,000,000£997
Flats29£620,000£1,006

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chelsea Riverside West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelsea Riverside West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£760,000£2,250,000
2017£685,000£1,840,000
2018£600,000£1,800,000
2019£690,000£1,775,000
2020£750,000£1,950,000
2021£697,500£1,800,000
2022£680,000£2,000,000
2023£862,500£1,800,000
2024£1,010,000£1,615,000
2025£645,000£2,000,000
2026£598,750£2,038,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelsea Riverside West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chelsea Riverside West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,154£1,025
2017£1,208£1,106
2018£1,041£1,208
2019£948£1,218
2020£1,135£1,139
2021£1,121£1,104
2022£1,086£1,169
2023£1,081£1,092
2024£1,204£1,238
2025£1,078£1,038
2026£1,025£1,124
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chelsea Riverside West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chelsea Riverside West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Chelsea Riverside West

Is Chelsea Riverside West safe?

Chelsea Riverside West records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chelsea Riverside West?

The median sale price in Chelsea Riverside West is £770,000 (about £1,010 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chelsea Riverside West?

Chelsea Riverside West has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chelsea Riverside West?

Chelsea Riverside West scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chelsea Riverside West sits around rank 8,731 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chelsea Riverside West?

The average household income in Chelsea Riverside West is around £62,435 per year, and 45% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Chelsea Riverside West

SW100EB

Worlds End Estate

SW100PQ

Ashburnham Road

SW100PR

Burnaby Street

SW100RT

Coleridge Square

SW100AB

Lots Road

SW100ST

Thorndike Close

SW100TF

Fernshaw Road

SW100RB

Coleridge Gardens

SW100NB

Cremorne Road

SW100RE

Coleridge Gardens

SW100EH

Worlds End Estate

SW100DT

Blantyre Street

SW100DX

Upper Blantyre Walk

SW100EF

Worlds End Estate

SW100QF

Lots Road

SW100JS

Lots Road

SW100UN

Gunter Grove

SW100EY

Chelsea Riverside

SW100ED

Worlds End Estate

SW100BU

Milmans Street

SW100NT

Chelsea Riverside

SW100PW

Burnaby Street

SW100RR

Coleridge Gardens

SW100LB

Edith Grove

SW100TT

Chelsea Riverside

SW100ES

Cheyne Walk

SW100BW

Cremorne Estate

SW100QA

Ashburnham Road

SW100BS

Cremorne Estate

SW100QJ

Lots Road

SW100LU

Chelsea Riverside

SW100DG

Battersea Bridge Road

SW100EG

Worlds End Estate

SW100TS

Edith Grove

SW100SN

Uverdale Road

SW100TR

Chelsea Riverside

SW100QS

Hortensia Road

SW100SS

Uverdale Road

SW100QD

Lots Road

SW100DZ

Upper Berenger Walk

SW100EE

Worlds End Estate

SW100NU

Tadema Road

SW100EP

Whistler Walk

SW100NL

Edith Grove

SW100DA

Milmans Street

SW100NS

Burnaby Street

SW100PD

Chelsea Riverside

SW100DB

Milmans Street

SW100TD

Fernshaw Road

SW100DR

Chelsea Riverside

SW100HF

Hortensia Road

SW100HD

Chelsea Riverside

SW100RP

Coleridge Gardens

SW100PP

Burnaby Street

SW100QH

Ashburnham Road

SW100HA

Ann Lane

SW100QX

Hortensia Road

SW100RS

Coleridge Gardens

SW100DE

Cremorne Estate

SW100PG

Ashburnham Road

SW100ND

Cremorne Road

SW100PZ

Tadema Road

SW100PU

Stadium Street

SW100LP

Kings Road

SW100JP

Slaidburn Street

SW100EA

Worlds End Estate

SW100PS

Stadium Street

SW100SR

Uverdale Road

SW100SB

Tetcott Road

SW100DL

Munro Terrace

SW100QB

Hortensia Road

SW100UJ

Gunter Grove

SW100UB

Kings Road

SW100NY

Tadema Road

SW100TG

Fernshaw Road

SW100LT

Chelsea Riverside

SW100JT

Lots Road

SW100RQ

Westfield Close

SW100EX

Apollo Place

SW100BN

Ann Lane

SW100TN

Fernshaw Road

SW100AF

Gunter Grove

SW100SE

Upcerne Road

SW100BB

Limerston Street

SW100PL

Burnaby Street

SW100LA

Edith Grove

SW100BY

Chelsea Riverside

SW100PB

Ashburnham Road

SW100DW

Cremorne Estate

SW100RD

Coleridge Gardens

SW100BT

Cremorne Estate

SW100NZ

Damer Terrace

SW100TY

Chelsea Riverside

SW100HE

Chelsea Riverside

SW100TH

Edith Terrace

SW100JJ

Chelsea Riverside

SW100PA

Ashburnham Road

SW100SZ

Kings Road

SW100EZ

Riley Street

SW100DJ

Cheyne Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.