Postcode SW3 5BB 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 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cremorne Gardens.
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.
Chelsea Riverside East has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from SW3 5BB.
Chelsea Riverside East near SW3 5BB 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | South Kensington | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to South Kensington |
| 1 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cremorne Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cremorne Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Dovehouse Green | Small | Walking directions to Dovehouse Green |
| 0.1 mi | Roper's Garden | Small | Walking directions to Roper's Garden |
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 5BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 11, Ropers Orchard, London, SW3 5AX | Flats | Leasehold | £1,800,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 93, Cheyne Walk, London, SW10 0DQ | Terraced | Freehold | £8,400,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | Flat 13, Winchester House, Beaufort Street, London, SW3 5BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £361,500 |
In the SW3 5BB postcode area, located within Chelsea Riverside East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 5BB
| 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 | Londis | Battersea Bridge Road, Wandsworth, SW11 4AS | Walking directions to Londis |
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 5BB, 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 5BB 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 5BB in Chelsea Riverside East 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 5BB, including Ashburnham Community School (Outstanding), Chelsea Open Air Nursery School (Outstanding) and Park Walk Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW3 5BB is Imperial Wharf in TfL zone 2, about 1,076 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SW3 5BB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham covering SW3 5BB 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).