Postcode SW3 5AY 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Luke's Gardens.
Chelsea Riverside East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,544 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Chelsea Riverside East has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.2% 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.
The average income per household in Chelsea Riverside East is £96,287 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from SW3 5AY.
Chelsea Riverside East near SW3 5AY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Luke's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Cremorne Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cremorne Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Dovehouse Green | Small | Walking directions to Dovehouse Green |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £855,000 (about £1,312 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 | 15 | £3,350,000 | £1,825 |
| Flats | 43 | £612,446 | £1,079 |
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 | £750,000 | £3,475,000 |
| 2026 | £596,223 | £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 | £1,245 | £1,825 |
| 2026 | £948 | £1,674 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW3 5AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 36, Danvers Street, London, SW3 5AT | Terraced | Freehold | £3,600,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Flat 15, Kingsley House, Beaufort Street, London, SW3 5BD | Flats | Leasehold | £443,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 11, Ropers Orchard, London, SW3 5AX | Flats | Leasehold | £1,800,000 |
In the SW3 5AY postcode area, located within Chelsea Riverside East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 5AY
| 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 | Londis | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 5EJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Here Organic Warehouse | Sydney Street, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 6NR | Walking directions to Here Organic Warehouse |
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.
Elected local representatives for SW3 5AY, 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 5AY 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.
The median sale price around SW3 5AY in Chelsea Riverside East is £855,000 (about £1,312 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW3 5AY, including Chelsea Open Air Nursery School (Outstanding), Cameron Vale School and Park Walk Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW3 5AY is Imperial Wharf in TfL zone 2, about 1,150 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SW3 5AY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,544 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 5AY 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).
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.