Property profile

42 Groom Place

SW1X 7BA

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

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Map showing 42 Groom Place, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£1,610,000

Flats sold in Knightsbridge & Belgravia

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold31 Oct 2012
£1,675,000Change since last sale: −£63,000 (−3.8%)
Annualised change
−0.3% per yearWestminster annualised change (flats) since 2012: +0.5% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £1,469 per sq ft
£1,721 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£252 per sq ft (+17%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
£1,650,000Estimate vs local median: −£38,000 (−2.3%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area87 m² / 936 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection17 Jun 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
31 Oct 2012£1,675,000+5%
06 Sept 2007£1,600,000+101%
16 Feb 2007£795,000+42%
18 Jun 2002£560,000+33%
01 Jun 1998£420,000+45%
03 Dec 1996£290,000-

Local market

Property prices in Knightsbridge & Belgravia

Median price£2,250,000
Price per sq ft£1,643
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£1.2M – £3.9M

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £2,250,000 (about £1,643 per square foot) in Knightsbridge & Belgravia area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £34,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced32£3,150,000£1,760
Detached1£3,050,000£1,667
Flats62£1,650,000£1,469

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knightsbridge & Belgravia

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,505,000£3,272,375
2017£1,321,500£3,950,000
2018£1,440,000£4,000,000
2019£2,225,000£3,390,000
2020£1,630,000£3,415,000
2021£1,655,000£3,960,000
2022£2,550,000£4,500,000
2023£2,300,000£3,725,000
2024£1,975,000£4,088,250
2025£1,937,500£3,501,000
2026£1,550,000£2,812,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,584£2,111
2017£1,581£2,007
2018£1,639£1,942
2019£1,761£2,009
2020£1,416£2,010
2021£1,600£2,016
2022£1,887£2,172
2023£1,858£1,983
2024£1,625£1,955
2025£1,630£1,782
2026£1,588£1,997
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Knightsbridge & Belgravia in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1X 7BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1X 7BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 202526A, Groom Place, London, SW1X 7BAFlatsLeasehold£3,850,000
04 Apr 20256, Chester Street, London, SW1X 7BBTerracedLeasehold£2,750,000
04 Apr 20256, Chester Street, London, SW1X 7BBTerracedLeasehold£2,750,000
29 Dec 202519, Chapel Street, London, SW1X 7BYTerracedFreehold£5,600,000
23 Apr 202531, Chester Street, London, SW1X 7BLTerracedFreehold£13,000,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
4, Groom Place, London-68 m²-
6, Groom Place, LondonFreehold109 m²£2,150,000 (2008)
9 Groom Place, LondonFreehold152 m²£2,660,000 (2014)
11 Groom Place, LondonLeasehold142 m²£625,000 (2000)
14, Groom Place, LondonLeasehold79 m²£525,000 (2014)
16 Groom Place, London-135 m²-
18, Groom Place, LondonFreehold110 m²£2,862,500 (2010)
24A, Groom Place, LondonFreehold113 m²£2,100,000 (2014)
26A Groom Place, LondonLeasehold189 m²£3,850,000 (2025)
26B Groom Place, LondonLeasehold120 m²£2,800,000 (2022)

Area insights for SW1X 7BA

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Overview

Postcode SW1X 7BA is located in a major urban area, within the Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 222.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £111,408 per year. The nearest station is Hyde Park Corner, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Green Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
223
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 222.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11%

Approximately 11.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £111,408 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from SW1X 7BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park near SW1X 7BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Hyde Park Corner located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW1X 7BA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Hyde Park Corner

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Hyde Park Corner
0.4 mi

1

Victoria

Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria

Walking directions to Victoria
0.4 mi

1

Knightsbridge

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Knightsbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW1X 7BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe Green ParkLargeWalking directions to The Green Park
0.3 miGrosvenor GardensSmallWalking directions to Grosvenor Gardens
0.2 miGrosvenor GardensSmallWalking directions to Grosvenor Gardens

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
4,841.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
59.15(+531%)
Violence and sexual offences
43.19(+39%)
Other theft
32.86(+187%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.99(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.47(+311%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
83
38.6%
British
72
33.49%
African
14
6.51%
Other
10
4.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
3.26%
Total population: 215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
53.04%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.94%
No qualifications
16
8.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
6.08%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
28
34.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
23.17%
Owns with a mortgage
17
20.73%
Other forms of private rent
9
10.98%
Other social rented
8
9.76%
Total households: 82

Schools

In the SW1X 7BA postcode area, located within Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW1X 7BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableMore House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableInchbald School of DesignMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1X 7BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW1X 7BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miКулинарияMotcomb Street, Westminster, SW1X 8LBWalking directions to Кулинария
0.3 miWaitrose27 Motcomb Street, London, SW1X 8GGWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miJay's Village Store63 Kinnerton Street, London, SW1X 8EDWalking directions to Jay's Village Store
0.3 miPalace StoreWestminster, SW1W 0PPWalking directions to Palace Store
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodTerminus Place, Westminster, SW1V 1JUWalking directions to M&S Simply Food