Postcode SW3 5EX 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 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Westfield Park.
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 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 51 ft away from SW3 5EX.
Chelsea Riverside East near SW3 5EX 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW3 5EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2025 | Flat 10W, 355, Kings Road, London, SW3 5ES | Flats | Leasehold | £562,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Flat B, 386, Kings Road, London, SW3 5UZ | Flats | Leasehold | £465,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 412A, Kings Road, London, SW10 0LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £868,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | Flat 4, Anchor House, Cremorne Estate, London, SW10 0BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £646,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 36, Mulberry Close, London, SW3 5AB | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the SW3 5EX 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 5EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mestizo Mexican Market | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 0LL | Walking directions to Mestizo Mexican Market |
| 0.1 mi | Chelsea food and wine | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 0BW | Walking directions to Chelsea food and wine |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9PZ | Walking directions to M&S Simply 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 5EX, 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 5EX 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 5EX 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 5EX, including Park Walk Primary School (Good), Cameron Vale School and Ashburnham Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW3 5EX is Imperial Wharf in TfL zone 2, about 1,080 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SW3 5EX 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 5EX 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).