Postcode SW3 5BL 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chelsea Riverside East is £96,287 per year. The nearest station is Imperial Wharf located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Westfield Park.
Chelsea Riverside East has a moderate 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 105.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.5% 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 58 ft away from SW3 5BL.
Chelsea Riverside East near SW3 5BL 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 | Westfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Westfield Park |
| 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 |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £972,500 in Chelsea Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £24,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £6,150,000 |
| Flats | 54 | £791,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £11,050,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £4,600,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chelsea Riverside
In the SW3 5BL 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 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 295-297 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9PZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.