Postcode SW3 5NE 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 very high crime levels, with around 130.8 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 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 16,966 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Chelsea Riverside East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from SW3 5NE.
Chelsea Riverside East near SW3 5NE 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 | 2 | Imperial Wharf | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Imperial Wharf |
| 0.9 mi | 1 | Sloane Square | Circle, District | Walking directions to Sloane Square |
| 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 |
| 0.2 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 5NE postcode area, located within Chelsea Riverside East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 5NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 5EJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Mestizo Mexican Market | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 0LL | Walking directions to Mestizo Mexican Market |
| 0.3 mi | Here Organic Warehouse | Sydney Street, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 6NR | Walking directions to Here Organic Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 27-35 Battersea Bridge Road, London, SW11 3BA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 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.