Postcode SW3 5SU is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Hospital ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital is £74,743 per year. The nearest station is Sloane Square located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Burton Court.
Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,213 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW3 5SU.
Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital near SW3 5SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sloane Square located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Sloane Square | Circle, District | Walking directions to Sloane Square |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | South Kensington | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to South Kensington |
| 1 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Burton Court | Medium | Walking directions to Burton Court |
| 0.3 mi | St Luke's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Royal Avenue | Small | Walking directions to Royal Avenue |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £1,260,000 in Royal Hospital area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £8,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 75 | £1,125,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £2,950,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Hospital
In the SW3 5SU postcode area, located within Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 5SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 196-198 King's Road, London, SW3 5XP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 80-81 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Here Organic Warehouse | Sydney Street, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 6NR | Walking directions to Here Organic Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | King's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 5EJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Chelsea Green Food & Wine | Cale Street, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 3QU | Walking directions to Chelsea Green Food & 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.