Postcode SW1X 9EL is located in a major urban area, within the Brompton & Hans Town 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 478.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hans Town is £98,561 per year. The nearest station is Knightsbridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Grosvenor Gardens.
Hans Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,429 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Hans Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 478.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from SW1X 9EL.
Hans Town near SW1X 9EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Knightsbridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Knightsbridge | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Knightsbridge |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Sloane Square | Circle, District | Walking directions to Sloane Square |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Hyde Park Corner | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Hyde Park Corner |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Grosvenor Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grosvenor Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Grosvenor Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grosvenor Gardens |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £1,315,000 in Brompton & Hans Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £7,950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 76 | £1,095,950 |
| Terraced | 19 | £3,820,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brompton & Hans Town
In the SW1X 9EL postcode area, located within Hans Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1X 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 27 Motcomb Street, London, SW1X 8GG | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Кулинария | Motcomb Street, Westminster, SW1X 8LB | Walking directions to Кулинария |
| 0.3 mi | Jay's Village Store | Kinnerton Street, Westminster, SW1X 8ED | Walking directions to Jay's Village Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Chelsea General Store | Pavilion Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW1X 0AW | Walking directions to The Chelsea General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Al Sourie Supermarket | 84 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1ER | Walking directions to Al Sourie Supermarket |
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.