Postcode SW1W 8EE 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 Hans Town area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 279.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hans Town is £98,561 per year. The nearest station is Sloane Square located about 0.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Ranelagh Gardens.
Hans Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,280 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Hans Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 279.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hans Town is £98,561 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from SW1W 8EE.
Hans Town near SW1W 8EE 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 1 | Sloane Square | Circle, District | Walking directions to Sloane Square |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Victoria | Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria | Walking directions to Victoria |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Knightsbridge | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Knightsbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ranelagh Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Ranelagh Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Burton Court | Medium | Walking directions to Burton Court |
| 0.3 mi | Royal Avenue | Small | Walking directions to Royal Avenue |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £1,260,000 in Royal Hospital area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £8,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 75 | £1,125,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £2,950,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Hospital
In the SW1W 8EE postcode area, located within Hans Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1W 8EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Chelsea General Store | Pavilion Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW1X 0AW | Walking directions to The Chelsea General Store |
| 0.2 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 | Westminster, SW1W 8NE | Walking directions to Krystal Food Market |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 14-20 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.