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SW3 5AG

Beaufort Street

Chelsea Riverside

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Overview

Postcode SW3 5AG is located in a major urban area, within the Chelsea Riverside ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Chelsea Riverside East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chelsea Riverside East is £96,287 per year. The nearest station is Imperial Wharf, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Westfield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Chelsea Riverside East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,009 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Chelsea Riverside East has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.2%

Approximately 12.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Chelsea Riverside East is £96,287 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from SW3 5AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Chelsea Riverside East near SW3 5AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Imperial Wharf located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW3 5AG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

2

Imperial Wharf

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Imperial Wharf
0.7 mi

1

South Kensington

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to South Kensington
0.9 mi

1

Gloucester Road

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Gloucester Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW3 5AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWestfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Westfield Park
0.3 miCremorne GardensSmallWalking directions to Cremorne Gardens
0.4 miDovehouse GreenSmallWalking directions to Dovehouse Green

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
21,428.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
29.08(+210%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.81(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.95(-11%)
Shoplifting
8.55(-14%)
Theft from the person
7.7(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
40.2%
Other White
100
33.78%
Indian
11
3.72%
African
11
3.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
3.04%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
205
77.65%
Level 3 (A level)
21
7.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
5.68%
No qualifications
10
3.79%
Other
5
1.89%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
34.53%
Owns outright
32
23.02%
Owns with a mortgage
30
21.58%
Social rents from council
15
10.79%
Other forms of private rent
10
7.19%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Chelsea Riverside

Median price£801,250
Price per sq ft£1,305
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£561K – £2.7M

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £801,250 (about £1,305 per square foot) in Chelsea Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £13,470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chelsea Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£11,050,000£2,486
Detached1£6,150,000£2,055
Terraced14£3,412,500£1,838
Flats54£630,000£1,038

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chelsea Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelsea Riverside.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,045,000£5,760,000
2017£1,060,000£2,240,000
2018£820,000£3,937,500
2019£699,500£2,925,000
2020£809,750£2,775,000
2021£755,000£3,912,500
2022£741,000£3,212,500
2023£1,042,500£3,875,000
2024£1,231,500£3,400,000
2025£791,250£3,475,000
2026£585,000£2,100,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelsea Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chelsea Riverside.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,148£2,098
2017£1,335£1,210
2018£1,132£1,896
2019£1,051£1,729
2020£1,182£1,501
2021£1,121£1,821
2022£1,231£1,851
2023£1,235£1,582
2024£1,324£1,700
2025£1,279£1,825
2026£975£1,674
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chelsea Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chelsea Riverside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW3 5AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW3 5AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 2025Flat 2, Beaufort Mansions, Beaufort Street, London, SW3 5AGFlatsLeasehold£425,000
28 May 2025Flat 9, Beaufort Mansions, Beaufort Street, London, SW3 5AGFlatsLeasehold£1,650,000
02 May 2025Flat 15, Beaufort Mansions, Beaufort Street, London, SW3 5AGFlatsLeasehold£1,675,000
08 May 2026Flat 125, Beaufort Mansions, Beaufort Street, London, SW3 5AEFlatsLeasehold£750,000
02 May 2025Flat 128, Beaufort Mansions, Beaufort Street, London, SW3 5AEFlatsLeasehold£1,225,000

Schools

In the SW3 5AG postcode area, located within Chelsea Riverside East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW3 5AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPark Walk Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAshburnham Community SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableCameron Vale SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 5AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW3 5AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMestizo Mexican MarketKing's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 0LLWalking directions to Mestizo Mexican Market
0.2 miChelsea food and wineKing's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 0BWWalking directions to Chelsea food and wine
0.3 miLondisKing's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 5EJWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCo-op Food471-487 Kings Road, London, SW10 0LUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miLucky Me EnterpriseKing's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 0LDWalking directions to Lucky Me Enterprise

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.

Band A£1,111
Band B£1,296
Band C£1,481
Band D£1,667
Band E£2,037
Band F£2,407
Band G£2,778
Band H£3,333

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 5AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Heena Bellara

Chelsea Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Laura Burns

Chelsea Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Max Chauhan

Chelsea Riverside - 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
WardChelsea RiversideE05009391
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chelsea Riverside EastE02000595
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 019BE01002845
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW3 5AG

Is SW3 5AG (Chelsea Riverside East) safe?

The area around SW3 5AG records about 93 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SW3 5AG?

The median sale price around SW3 5AG in Chelsea Riverside East is £801,250 (about £1,305 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW3 5AG?

There are 20 schools close to SW3 5AG, including Park Walk Primary School (Good), Ashburnham Community School (Outstanding) and Cameron Vale School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW3 5AG?

The closest station to SW3 5AG is Imperial Wharf in TfL zone 2, about 1,076 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW3 5AG?

SW3 5AG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,009 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW3 5AG (Chelsea Riverside East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham covering SW3 5AG is Ben Coleman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Heena Bellara (Conservative and Unionist Party), Laura Burns (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Max Chauhan (Conservative and Unionist Party).