Postcode SW3 5JX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Luke's Gardens.
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 5.6% 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 118 ft away from SW3 5JX.
Chelsea Riverside East near SW3 5JX 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 4 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 | Sloane Square | Circle, District | Walking directions to Sloane Square |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Luke's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Royal Avenue | Small | Walking directions to Royal Avenue |
| 0.1 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW3 5JX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 29, Bramerton Street, London, SW3 5JS | Terraced | Freehold | £3,350,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 40, Bramerton Street, London, SW3 5LA | Terraced | Freehold | £3,250,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 1, Glebe Place, London, SW3 5LB | Terraced | Freehold | £3,700,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 17, Glebe Place, London, SW3 5LD | Terraced | Freehold | £8,000,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 13, Carlyle Square, London, SW3 6EX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £7,950,000 |
In the SW3 5JX postcode area, located within Chelsea Riverside East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 5JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 5EJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 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 | Mestizo Mexican Market | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 0LL | Walking directions to Mestizo Mexican Market |
| 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 5JX, 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 5JX 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 5JX 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 5JX, including The Hampshire School Chelsea, Chelsea Open Air Nursery School (Outstanding) and Cameron Vale School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW3 5JX is South Kensington in TfL zone 1, about 935 m away, serving the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines.
SW3 5JX 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 5JX 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).