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Chelsea Riverside West

England / London / Kensington and Chelsea / Chelsea Riverside West

About

Chelsea Riverside West is a residential area in Kensington and Chelsea, located along the northern bank of the River Thames. The neighborhood features a mix of modern apartment buildings and converted warehouses, with many properties offering views of the river. The area is known for its quiet, tree-lined streets and proximity to green spaces like Chelsea Embankment Gardens.

Transport links include Chelsea Harbour Pier for river services and nearby Imperial Wharf station for Overground and rail connections. The area has a selection of cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops, particularly around Chelsea Harbour. Chelsea Football Club's Stamford Bridge stadium is a short distance to the east.

Area overview

On average Chelsea Riverside West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chelsea Riverside West is £50,200 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
45.2%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 44 recent sales, the median property price is £1,005,000 in Chelsea Riverside West area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £8,400,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats38£827,500
Terraced6£1,690,000

10 years price trend in Chelsea Riverside West

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.