Postcode SW3 5HN 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 South Kensington, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Burton Court.
Chelsea Riverside East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Chelsea Riverside East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from SW3 5HN.
Chelsea Riverside East near SW3 5HN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 1 | South Kensington | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to South Kensington |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | Sloane Square | Circle, District | Walking directions to Sloane Square |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Imperial Wharf | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Imperial Wharf |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Burton Court | Medium | Walking directions to Burton Court |
| 0.4 mi | St Luke's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Royal Avenue | Small | Walking directions to Royal Avenue |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £782,500 (about £1,299 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 | 13 | £3,350,000 | £1,851 |
| Flats | 52 | £613,723 | £1,017 |
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 5HN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 67, Pier House, 31, Cheyne Walk, London, SW3 5HG | Flats | Leasehold | £610,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Flat 55, Pier House, 31, Cheyne Walk, London, SW3 5HG | Flats | Leasehold | £1,200,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | Flat 2, 46, Oakley Street, London, SW3 5HA | Flats | Leasehold | £1,695,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, 46, Oakley Street, London, SW3 5HA | Flats | Leasehold | £2,400,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | Flat 2, 44, Oakley Street, London, SW3 5HA | Flats | Leasehold | £750,000 |
In the SW3 5HN postcode area, located within Chelsea Riverside East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 5HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 5EJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Here Organic Warehouse | Sydney Street, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 6NR | Walking directions to Here Organic Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 196-198 King's Road, London, SW3 5XP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 80-81 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Foodways | Great Eastern Wharf, Wandsworth, SW11 4NT | Walking directions to Foodways |
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 5HN, 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 5HN records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5HN in Chelsea Riverside East is £782,500 (about £1,299 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW3 5HN, including Chelsea Open Air Nursery School (Outstanding), Christ Church CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and The Hampshire School Chelsea. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW3 5HN is South Kensington in TfL zone 1, about 1,162 m away, serving the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines.
SW3 5HN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,226 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 5HN 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).