Postcode SW3 5QT 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 Manor & Royal Hospital area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital is £74,743 per year. The nearest station is Sloane Square, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Burton Court.
Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital is £74,743 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from SW3 5QT.
Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital near SW3 5QT has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sloane Square located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 1 | Sloane Square | Circle, District | Walking directions to Sloane Square |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | South Kensington | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to South Kensington |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Battersea Park | Southern | Walking directions to Battersea Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Burton Court | Medium | Walking directions to Burton Court |
| 0.4 mi | St Luke's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Royal Avenue | Small | Walking directions to Royal Avenue |
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 5QT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | Flat 7, 17, Cheyne Gardens, London, SW3 5QT | Flats | Leasehold | £2,500,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 22, Cheyne Gardens, London, SW3 5QT | Terraced | Freehold | £13,470,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 3, 14, Cheyne Gardens, London, SW3 5QT | Flats | Leasehold | £3,750,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | Flat 3, 9, Cheyne Gardens, London, SW3 5QU | Flats | Leasehold | £2,887,500 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | Flat 5, 9, Cheyne Gardens, London, SW3 5QU | Flats | Leasehold | £1,678,000 |
In the SW3 5QT postcode area, located within Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 5QT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 80-81 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 5EJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 196-198 King's Road, London, SW3 5XP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Here Organic Warehouse | Sydney Street, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 6NR | Walking directions to Here Organic Warehouse |
| 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 5QT, 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 5QT records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 theft from the person, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SW3 5QT in Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital 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 5QT, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Chelsea Open Air Nursery School (Outstanding) and The Hampshire School Chelsea. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW3 5QT is Sloane Square in TfL zone 1, about 1,059 m away, serving the Circle and District lines.
SW3 5QT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,015 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 5QT 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).