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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 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 area has 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
115
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
38.83(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.14(+36%)
Vehicle crime
16.26(+67%)
Burglary
10.42(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.42(+82%)
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

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £776,250 in Chelsea Riverside West area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £8,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chelsea Riverside West in the 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 Chelsea Riverside West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats29£692,500
Terraced5£1,300,000

10 years median price trend in Chelsea Riverside West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelsea Riverside West.

Data Sources

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