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Chelsea Riverside

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About

Chelsea Riverside ward occupies a western strip of the borough along the Thames, defined by its relationship to the water. The area is primarily residential, characterised by modern apartment complexes and mansion blocks, with some older terraced housing closer to the Fulham Road boundary. Its main thoroughfares are Lots Road and the Chelsea Embankment, which provides a direct route along the riverfront.

The ward is home to the Chelsea Harbour marina, a distinctive development with residential towers and a private marina basin. Industrial heritage remains visible at the Lots Road Power Station, now converted into apartments. Green space is provided by the Chelsea Physic Garden and the riverside walkways, which offer views across to Battersea Park.

Area overview

On average Chelsea Riverside has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chelsea Riverside is £77,089 per year. There are 3 schools in Chelsea Riverside: 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 is home to around 7,633 people, with a population density of about 14,174.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Chelsea Riverside Population
7,633
Population density
14,174.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.65(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.68(+38%)
Vehicle crime
28.82(+197%)
Other theft
11(-5%)
Public order
9.96(+50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,876
37.68%
Other White
1,603
21%
African
529
6.93%
Other
428
5.61%
Other Asian
400
5.24%
Total population: 7,633

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,431
52.59%
No qualifications
933
14.3%
Level 3 (A level)
853
13.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
614
9.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
358
5.49%
Total 16+ residents: 6,524

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,044
27.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
812
21.66%
Owns outright
716
19.1%
Other social rented
596
15.9%
Owns with a mortgage
407
10.86%
Total households: 3,749

Property prices in Chelsea Riverside

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £972,500 in Chelsea Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £24,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chelsea Riverside 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£6,150,000
Flats54£791,250
Semi-Detached1£11,050,000
Terraced11£4,600,000

10 years median price trend in Chelsea Riverside

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

All postcodes in Chelsea Riverside

SW100BY

Chelsea Riverside

SW100SQ

Upcerne Road

SW35HB

Oakley Street

SW35NQ

Lawrence Street

SW100BB

Limerston Street

SW100DA

Milmans Street

SW100EP

Whistler Walk

SW100LP

Kings Road

SW100SE

Upcerne Road

SW35BE

Beaufort Street

SW100EG

Worlds End Estate

SW35HE

Chelsea Riverside

SW35NR

Oakley Street

SW100PA

Ashburnham Road

SW100QH

Ashburnham Road

SW35EW

Kings Road

SW35JW

Upper Cheyne Row

SW35LN

Cheyne Walk

SW35RJ

Chelsea Riverside

SW100BW

Cremorne Estate

SW100EF

Worlds End Estate

SW35DB

Old Church Street

SW100SZ

Kings Road

SW35ES

Kings Road

SW100ES

Cheyne Walk

SW35AY

Danvers Street

SW35HH

Cheyne Walk

SW100BZ

Cremorne Estate

SW100RQ

Westfield Close

SW35BS

Old Church Street

SW35HJ

Cheyne Walk

SW35DQ

Old Church Street

SW35JS

Bramerton Street

SW35QS

Chelsea Manor Street

SW100LR

Kings Road

Data Sources

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