Postcode SW3 1QE 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 422.8 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hans Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Hans Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 422.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from SW3 1QE.
Hans Town near SW3 1QE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Knightsbridge | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Knightsbridge |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Sloane Square | Circle, District | Walking directions to Sloane Square |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | South Kensington | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to South Kensington |
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 SW3 1QE postcode area, located within Hans Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 1QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | 118-120 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1JE | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Brompton Road, Westminster, SW3 1JJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Knights | Montpelier Street, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 1EX | Walking directions to Knights |
| 0.1 mi | Al Sourie Supermarket | 84 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1ER | Walking directions to Al Sourie Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Lord's Food & Wine | Brompton Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 2EH | Walking directions to Lord's Food & Wine |
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.