Postcode SW3 5AQ 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chelsea Riverside West is £62,435 per year. The nearest station is Imperial Wharf, about 0.6 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.
Chelsea Riverside West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,548 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Chelsea Riverside West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chelsea Riverside West is £62,435 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from SW3 5AQ.
Chelsea Riverside West near SW3 5AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Imperial Wharf located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Imperial Wharf | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Imperial Wharf |
| 0.8 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Westfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cremorne Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cremorne Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Dovehouse Green | Small | Walking directions to Dovehouse Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £11,050,000 | £2,486 |
| Detached | 1 | £6,150,000 | £2,055 |
| Terraced | 14 | £3,412,500 | £1,838 |
| Flats | 54 | £630,000 | £1,038 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW3 5AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | 93, Cheyne Walk, London, SW10 0DQ | Terraced | Freehold | £8,400,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Flat 15, Kingsley House, Beaufort Street, London, SW3 5BD | Flats | Leasehold | £443,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 22, Dacre House, Beaufort Street, London, SW3 5BH | Flats | Leasehold | £612,446 | |
| 16 May 2025 | Flat 13, Winchester House, Beaufort Street, London, SW3 5BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £361,500 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Flat 5, Elizabeth Court, 47, Milmans Street, London, SW10 0DA | Flats | Leasehold | £585,000 |
In the SW3 5AQ postcode area, located within Chelsea Riverside West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 5AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mestizo Mexican Market | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 0LL | Walking directions to Mestizo Mexican Market |
| 0.2 mi | Chelsea food and wine | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 0BW | Walking directions to Chelsea food and wine |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 27-35 Battersea Bridge Road, London, SW11 3BA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 5EJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 471-487 Kings Road, London, SW10 0LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW3 5AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Heena Bellara
Chelsea Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026
Laura Burns
Chelsea Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026
Max Chauhan
Chelsea Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026
Ben Coleman
Chelsea and Fulham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW3 5AQ records about 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW3 5AQ in Chelsea Riverside West is £801,250 (about £1,305 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW3 5AQ, including Ashburnham Community School (Outstanding), Park Walk Primary School (Good) and Cameron Vale School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW3 5AQ is Imperial Wharf in TfL zone 2, about 1,040 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SW3 5AQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,548 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham covering SW3 5AQ 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).