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SW1W 9JB

Chester Row

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

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Detailed insights for SW1W 9JB

Overview

Postcode SW1W 9JB 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 high crime levels, with around 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below 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 Sloane Square, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ranelagh Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,945 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from SW1W 9JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park near SW1W 9JB 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 Sloane Square located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW1W 9JB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Sloane Square

Circle, District

Walking directions to Sloane Square
0.4 mi

1

Victoria

Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria

Walking directions to Victoria
0.6 mi

1

Hyde Park Corner

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Hyde Park Corner

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW1W 9JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRanelagh GardensLargeWalking directions to Ranelagh Gardens
0.4 miBurton CourtMediumWalking directions to Burton Court
0.5 miRoyal AvenueSmallWalking directions to Royal Avenue

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
11,366.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Criminal damage and arson
18.95(+232%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.2(-32%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.92(-49%)
Vehicle crime
15.92(+70%)
Theft from the person
13.65(+46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
168
49.27%
Other White
120
35.19%
Other Asian
13
3.81%
Arab
8
2.35%
Other
6
1.76%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
196
64.69%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
8.58%
No qualifications
17
5.61%
Other
12
3.96%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
41.24%
Owns outright
50
28.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
25.99%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.95%
Other social rented
1
0.56%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Knightsbridge & Belgravia

Median price£2,425,000
Price per sq ft£1,673
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£1.1M – £3.9M

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £2,425,000 (about £1,673 per square foot) in Knightsbridge & Belgravia area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 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£3,232,000£1,760
Detached1£3,050,000£1,667
Flats53£1,510,000£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£1,900,000£3,443,000
2026£1,525,000£3,986,500
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£1,577£1,760
2026£1,509£1,964
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1W 9JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1W 9JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202628, Chester Row, London, SW1W 9JBTerracedFreehold£1,950,000
23 Apr 202620, South Eaton Place, London, SW1W 9JAOtherFreehold£8,500,000
07 Nov 202564, Eaton Terrace, London, SW1W 8TZTerracedFreehold£3,600,000
27 Mar 20255, Chester Row, London, SW1W 9JFFlatsFreehold£5,850,000
21 Nov 202533, Eaton Terrace, London, SW1W 8TPTerracedFreehold£7,000,000

Schools

In the SW1W 9JB postcode area, located within Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW1W 9JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableInchbald School of DesignMiscellaneous

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableEaton House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableFrancis Holland SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1W 9JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW1W 9JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local14-20 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miKrystal Food MarketPimlico Road, London, SW1W 8NEWalking directions to Krystal Food Market
0.2 miBelgravia Village StoreWestminster, SW1W 9LXWalking directions to Belgravia Village Store
0.3 miBridge FoodsEbury Bridge Road, Westminster, SW1W 8SHWalking directions to Bridge Foods
0.3 miThe Chelsea General StorePavilion Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW1X 0AWWalking directions to The Chelsea General Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW1W 9JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Suzanne Hitchcock

Knightsbridge & Belgravia - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Rachael Robathan

Knightsbridge & Belgravia - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Tony Devenish

Knightsbridge & Belgravia - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWestminsterE09000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde ParkE02000978
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 019AE01004687
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW1W 9JB

Is SW1W 9JB (Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park) safe?

The area around SW1W 9JB records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW1W 9JB?

The median sale price around SW1W 9JB in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £2,425,000 (about £1,673 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW1W 9JB?

There are 20 schools close to SW1W 9JB, including Inchbald School of Design, Eaton House School and Francis Holland School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW1W 9JB?

The closest station to SW1W 9JB is Sloane Square in TfL zone 1, about 259 m away, serving the Circle and District lines.

How deprived is the area around SW1W 9JB?

SW1W 9JB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,945 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW1W 9JB (Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering SW1W 9JB is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elizabeth Suzanne Hitchcock (Conservative and Unionist Party), Rachael Robathan (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tony Devenish (Conservative and Unionist Party).