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About

West Brompton sits in the north-eastern corner of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, bordering Fulham. The area is defined by major transport links, including West Brompton station for London Overground and District Line services. Its streets contain a mix of Victorian terraced housing and modern apartment developments, with commercial activity concentrated along the Old Brompton Road.

The area is anchored by the Brompton Cemetery, a historic garden cemetery established in 1840. This large, wooded green space provides a quiet contrast to the surrounding urban environment, with notable memorials and winding pathways. Earl's Court Exhibition Centre, a significant local venue, is located to the immediate south.

Area overview

On average West Brompton has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Brompton is £77,322 per year. There are 2 schools in West Brompton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. West Brompton is home to around 7,393 people, with a population density of about 14,839.4 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

West Brompton Population
7,393
Population density
14,839.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.65(-1%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.61(-37%)
Other theft
9.33(-18%)
Public order
5.82(-14%)
Burglary
5.82(+6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
3,030
40.98%
British
2,094
28.32%
Other
301
4.07%
Other Asian
293
3.96%
Chinese
266
3.6%
Total population: 7,393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,126
63.85%
Level 3 (A level)
913
14.13%
No qualifications
513
7.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
357
5.52%
Other
257
3.98%
Total 16+ residents: 6,462

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,699
46.12%
Owns outright
640
17.37%
Owns with a mortgage
531
14.41%
Other social rented
478
12.98%
Social rents from council
161
4.37%
Total households: 3,684

Property prices in West Brompton

Median price£847,500
Price per sq ft£1,028
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£644K – £1.2M

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £847,500 (about £1,028 per square foot) in West Brompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £2,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Brompton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£1,652,500£1,268
Flats58£830,000£1,024

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Brompton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Brompton.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£875,000£1,700,000
2017£986,000£3,600,000
2018£850,000£4,550,000
2019£705,000£1,690,000
2020£862,500£4,676,000
2021£950,000£5,937,500
2022£950,000£4,550,000
2023£980,232£5,550,000
2024£822,500£2,550,000
2025£850,000£1,425,000
2026£848,675£1,880,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Brompton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Brompton.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,358£1,698
2017£1,264£1,455
2018£1,140£2,375
2019£1,107£1,227
2020£1,164£1,608
2021£1,147£1,964
2022£1,226£1,736
2023£1,276£1,876
2024£1,123£1,704
2025£1,084£1,193
2026£1,041£1,344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Brompton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.

Band A£1,111
Band B£1,296
Band C£1,481
Band D£1,667
Band E£2,037
Band F£2,407
Band G£2,778
Band H£3,333

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about West Brompton

Is West Brompton safe?

West Brompton records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Brompton?

The median sale price in West Brompton is £847,500 (about £1,028 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Brompton?

West Brompton has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Brompton?

West Brompton scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Brompton sits around rank 17,715 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 West Brompton?

The average household income in West Brompton is around £77,322 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin West Brompton

SW59BL

Bolton Gardens

SW109HG

Redcliffe Square

SW50DN

The Little Boltons

SW50DJ

Boltons Place

SW109BA

Finborough Road

SW109AF

Ifield Road

SW109AH

Finborough Road

SW50EN

Barkston Gardens

SW109BW

Coleherne Road

SW50BP

Old Brompton Road

SW50EA

Redcliffe Gardens

SW59BY

Earls Court Square

SW50AG

Bolton Gardens

SW50JG

Wetherby Mews

SW59UD

Warwick Road

SW59FE

Redcliffe

SW109SY

The Boltons

SW50DX

Redcliffe Gardens

SW109AQ

Finborough Road

SW59DP

Earls Court Square

SW109EA

Coleherne Mews

SW109DX

Finborough Road

SW109DS

Redcliffe Street

SW50AJ

Bolton Gardens

SW109LW

Bolton Gardens Mews

SW50AQ

Bolton Gardens

SW109AL

Wharfedale Street

SW59UJ

Earls Court Square

SW59JA

Old Brompton Road

SW59LH

Kempsford Gardens

SW50EB

Old Brompton Road

SW109DT

Redcliffe Street

SW109DP

Finborough Road

SW59JT

Eardley Crescent

SW59TY

Penywern Road

SW50DL

The Little Boltons

SW109DQ

Finborough Road

SW59AD

Earls Court Road

SW109BL

Redcliffe Square

SW109BT

Westgate Terrace

SW59BZ

Earls Court Square

SW50EL

Barkston Gardens

SW59JF

Old Brompton Road

SW50BS

Redcliffe

SW50DQ

Bolton Gardens

SW50DH

South Bolton Gardens

SW109EF

Finborough Road

SW50DT

Redcliffe Gardens

SW109LN

The Little Boltons

SW50LP

Boltons Place

SW109BN

Redcliffe Square

SW59DQ

Earls Court Square

SW109AN

Wharfedale Street

SW59DA

Earls Court Square

SW50LQ

Boltons Place

SW59HP

Old Brompton Road

SW59LD

Old Brompton Road

SW109BS

Coleherne Road

SW50DY

Redcliffe Gardens

SW59TU

Penywern Road

SW59HY

Redcliffe Close

SW59AS

Earls Court Road

SW59LA

Kempsford Gardens

SW109HA

Redcliffe Gardens

SW50BJ

Cresswell Gardens

SW59HN

Old Brompton Road

SW109DY

Finborough Road

SW109DN

Finborough Road

SW109BP

Coleherne Road

SW109EZ

Fawcett Street

SW109DU

Finborough Road

SW59DB

Earls Court Square

SW59AQ

Bolton Gardens

SW50EX

Barkston Gardens

SW50DB

Old Brompton Road

SW59BJ

Earls Court Square

SW59UB

Warwick Road

SW50JE

Bramham Gardens

SW59JE

Old Brompton Road

SW50EE

Old Brompton Road

SW109HE

Redcliffe Gardens

SW109ED

Finborough Road

SW50DA

Old Brompton Road

SW109HQ

Redcliffe Square

SW109HJ

Tregunter Road

SW109DR

Redcliffe Street

SW109AS

Ifield Road

SW50JJ

Bramham Gardens

SW109LL

The Little Boltons

SW50AN

Old Brompton Road

SW50LJ

Cresswell Gardens

SW50BT

Old Brompton Road

SW50BX

Old Brompton Road

SW59DJ

Earls Court Square

SW59BD

Redcliffe

SW109JZ

Redcliffe Square

SW109SU

The Boltons

SW59AH

Earls Court Road

SW109JY

Redcliffe Square

SW59HR

Old Brompton Road