Postcode SW3 5EP 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 South Kensington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is St Luke's Gardens.
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 1.0% 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 29 ft away from SW3 5EP.
Chelsea Riverside East near SW3 5EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Kensington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 1 | South Kensington | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to South Kensington |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Imperial Wharf | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Imperial Wharf |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Luke's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Cremorne Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cremorne Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Dovehouse Green | Small | Walking directions to Dovehouse Green |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £986,250 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 | 55 | £800,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £11,050,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £4,600,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chelsea Riverside
In the SW3 5EP postcode area, located within Chelsea Riverside East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 5EP
| 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 | Londis | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 5EJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9PZ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 295-297 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9PZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Chelsea food and wine | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 0BW | Walking directions to Chelsea food and wine |
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: 01/01/2026.