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SW3 4SR

Royal Hospital

Kensington and Chelsea

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Overview

Postcode SW3 4SR 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ranelagh Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,464 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.4%

Approximately 6.4% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital is £74,743 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from SW3 4SR.

Flood risk

Very low

Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital near SW3 4SR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Sloane Square located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW3 4SR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Sloane Square

Circle, District

Walking directions to Sloane Square
0.8 mi

1

Victoria

Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria

Walking directions to Victoria
0.8 mi

2

Battersea Park

Southern

Walking directions to Battersea Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW3 4SR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRanelagh GardensLargeWalking directions to Ranelagh Gardens
0.1 miBurton CourtMediumWalking directions to Burton Court
0.2 miRoyal AvenueSmallWalking directions to Royal Avenue

Area Profile

Population
430
Population density
1,818.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.67(+18%)
Vehicle crime
23.99(+156%)
Theft from the person
23.03(+146%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.15(-35%)
Other theft
10.56(-8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
347
80.7%
Other White
52
12.09%
Irish
9
2.09%
Other Asian
6
1.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
0.93%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
39.26%
No qualifications
74
18.27%
Apprenticeship
48
11.85%
Level 3 (A level)
44
10.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 405

Housing

Housing tenure

Other forms of private rent
23
29.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
24.36%
Owns outright
18
23.08%
Owns with a mortgage
13
16.67%
Other social rented
3
3.85%
Total households: 78

Property prices in Royal Hospital

Median price£1,270,000
Price per sq ft£1,498
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£800K – £2.4M

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £1,270,000 (about £1,498 per square foot) in Royal Hospital area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £8,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royal Hospital over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced22£3,410,000£1,822
Flats67£1,050,000£1,419

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Royal Hospital

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royal Hospital.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£750,000£2,900,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royal Hospital.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royal Hospital.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£1,096£1,716
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royal Hospital.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Royal Hospital in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW3 4SR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW3 4SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 2025Flat 9, 36, Sloane Court West, London, SW3 4TBFlatsLeasehold£1,870,000
23 Oct 2025Flat 4, 29 - 31, Sloane Court West, London, SW3 4TEOtherLeasehold£6,500
20 Nov 2025Flat 3, 24, Sloane Court East, London, SW3 4TGFlatsLeasehold£700,000
18 Jul 2025Flat 5, 7, Sloane Court West, London, SW3 4TDFlatsLeasehold£1,400,000
14 Apr 2025First Floor Flat, 27, Sloane Court West, London, SW3 4TDFlatsLeasehold£1,400,000

Schools

In the SW3 4SR postcode area, located within Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW3 4SR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGarden House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Barnabas' CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 4SR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW3 4SR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSloane Food & Wine73 Lower Sloane Street, London, SW1W 8DAWalking directions to Sloane Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco Express80-81 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miThe Chelsea Grocer2-5 Duke of York Square, London, SW3 4LYWalking directions to The Chelsea Grocer
0.3 miKrystal Food MarketPimlico Road, London, SW1W 8NEWalking directions to Krystal Food Market
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalGatliff Road, Westminster, SW1W 8BEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district (2025-26).

Band A£1,061
Band B£1,238
Band C£1,415
Band D£1,592
Band E£1,945
Band F£2,299
Band G£2,653
Band H£3,183

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 SW3 4SR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cem Campbell Kemahli

Royal Hospital - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Elizabeth Jennifer Campbell

Royal Hospital - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Emma Wingfield Will

Royal Hospital - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ben Coleman

Chelsea and Fulham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKensington and ChelseaE09000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyChelsea and FulhamE14001160
WardRoyal HospitalE05009403
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chelsea Manor & Royal HospitalE02000594
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 018CE01002901
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW3 4SR

Is SW3 4SR (Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital) safe?

The area around SW3 4SR 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SW3 4SR?

The median sale price around SW3 4SR in Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital is £1,270,000 (about £1,498 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW3 4SR?

There are 20 schools close to SW3 4SR, including Garden House School, St Barnabas' CofE Primary School (Good) and Christ Church CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW3 4SR?

The closest station to SW3 4SR is Sloane Square in TfL zone 1, about 555 m away, serving the Circle and District lines.

How deprived is the area around SW3 4SR?

SW3 4SR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,464 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW3 4SR (Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham covering SW3 4SR 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.