Postcode SW1W 8BU is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Hospital ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 280.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital is £74,743 per year. The nearest station is Sloane Square, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ranelagh Gardens.
Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,992 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital has a very high crime rate, with approximately 280.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital is £74,743 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from SW1W 8BU.
Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital near SW1W 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sloane Square located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Sloane Square | Circle, District | Walking directions to Sloane Square |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Victoria | Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria | Walking directions to Victoria |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | South Kensington | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to South Kensington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ranelagh Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Ranelagh Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Burton Court | Medium | Walking directions to Burton Court |
| 0.2 mi | Royal Avenue | Small | Walking directions to Royal Avenue |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £1,200,000 (about £1,484 per square foot) in Royal Hospital area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £8,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 22 | £3,410,000 | £1,822 |
| Flats | 67 | £1,000,000 | £1,409 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,115,000 | £3,537,500 |
| 2017 | £1,300,000 | £3,450,000 |
| 2018 | £1,415,000 | £4,050,000 |
| 2019 | £1,255,000 | £3,700,000 |
| 2020 | £1,242,500 | £3,950,000 |
| 2021 | £1,250,000 | £3,900,000 |
| 2022 | £1,350,000 | £4,400,000 |
| 2023 | £1,265,000 | £3,890,000 |
| 2024 | £1,215,000 | £4,025,000 |
| 2025 | £1,220,000 | £3,100,000 |
| 2026 | £880,000 | £3,325,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,694 | £2,122 |
| 2017 | £1,608 | £2,012 |
| 2018 | £1,524 | £1,878 |
| 2019 | £1,521 | £1,842 |
| 2020 | £1,560 | £1,950 |
| 2021 | £1,468 | £1,862 |
| 2022 | £1,642 | £1,998 |
| 2023 | £1,505 | £2,089 |
| 2024 | £1,484 | £1,829 |
| 2025 | £1,498 | £1,820 |
| 2026 | £1,267 | £1,815 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1W 8BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 10, Sloane Court East, London, SW3 4TF | Terraced | Freehold | £5,175,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Flat 2, 75, Lower Sloane Street, London, SW1W 8DA | Flats | Leasehold | £785,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Flat 9, 3, Sloane Court East, London, SW3 4TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 19 May 2026 | Flat 2, 45, Sloane Gardens, London, SW1W 8ED | Flats | Leasehold | £2,800,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Basement Flat, 59, Sloane Gardens, London, SW1W 8ED | Flats | Leasehold | £575,000 |
In the SW1W 8BU postcode area, located within Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1W 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sloane Food & Wine | 73 Lower Sloane Street, London, SW1W 8DA | Walking directions to Sloane Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | The Chelsea Grocer | 2-5 Duke of York Square, London, SW3 4LY | Walking directions to The Chelsea Grocer |
| 0.2 mi | Krystal Food Market | Pimlico Road, London, SW1W 8NE | Walking directions to Krystal Food Market |
| 0.3 mi | The Chelsea General Store | Pavilion Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW1X 0AW | Walking directions to The Chelsea General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Whole Foods Market | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 4TX | Walking directions to Whole Foods Market |
Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW1W 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cem Campbell Kemahli
Royal Hospital - Elected 7 May 2026
Elizabeth Jennifer Campbell
Royal Hospital - Elected 7 May 2026
Emma Wingfield Will
Royal Hospital - Elected 7 May 2026
Ben Coleman
Chelsea and Fulham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW1W 8BU records about 281 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are theft from the person, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SW1W 8BU in Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital is £1,200,000 (about £1,484 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW1W 8BU, including Garden House School, Francis Holland School and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW1W 8BU is Sloane Square in TfL zone 1, about 255 m away, serving the Circle and District lines.
SW1W 8BU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,992 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham covering SW1W 8BU is Ben Coleman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cem Campbell Kemahli (Conservative and Unionist Party), Elizabeth Jennifer Campbell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Emma Wingfield Will (Conservative and Unionist Party).