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SW3 6AQ

The Vale

Stanley

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Overview

Postcode SW3 6AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Stanley ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Chelsea Riverside East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Luke's Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Chelsea Riverside East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,683 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Chelsea Riverside East has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Chelsea Riverside East is £96,287 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from SW3 6AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chelsea Riverside East near SW3 6AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is South Kensington located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW3 6AQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

1

South Kensington

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to South Kensington
0.6 mi

1

Gloucester Road

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Gloucester Road
0.8 mi

2

West Brompton

District, Overground, Southern

Walking directions to West Brompton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW3 6AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Luke's GardensSmallWalking directions to St Luke's Gardens
0.5 miCremorne GardensSmallWalking directions to Cremorne Gardens
0.3 miDovehouse GreenSmallWalking directions to Dovehouse Green

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
6,126.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.79(+33%)
Vehicle crime
26.3(+181%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.8(-46%)
Theft from the person
13.88(+48%)
Other theft
10.96(-4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
38.83%
Other White
88
30.24%
Chinese
19
6.53%
Indian
14
4.81%
Other Asian
13
4.47%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
56.64%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.11%
No qualifications
26
10.16%
Other
10
3.91%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
48.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
24.76%
Owns with a mortgage
22
20.95%
Other social rented
3
2.86%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.86%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Stanley

Median price£1,139,000
Price per sq ft£1,320
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£700K – £2.2M

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £1,139,000 (about £1,320 per square foot) in Stanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £385,000 up to £23,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stanley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£8,325,000£2,529
Terraced21£4,250,000£1,843
Flats62£885,000£1,267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stanley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£759,750£6,025,000£3,477,500
2017£895,000£3,725,000£3,457,500
2018£850,000£4,300,000£3,000,000
2019£765,000£17,000,000£3,000,000
2020£942,500£5,270,000£2,840,750
2021£830,000£5,100,000£3,835,000
2022£1,175,000£6,200,000£4,125,000
2023£763,750£8,000,000£3,525,000
2024£812,500£7,837,500£3,625,000
2025£780,000£7,950,000£3,687,500
2026£915,000£12,700,000£5,837,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,354£2,234£1,306
2017£1,318£1,372£1,737
2018£1,133£1,882£1,728
2019£1,268£3,223£1,579
2020£1,229£2,253£1,744
2021£1,208£2,235£1,993
2022£1,394£1,948£2,009
2023£1,180£2,876£1,740
2024£1,234£2,363£1,987
2025£1,253£2,601£1,812
2026£1,106£2,458£1,722
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stanley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW3 6AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW3 6AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 2025Flat D, 42, Elm Park Gardens, London, SW10 9PAFlatsLeasehold£2,225,000
10 Nov 2025Flat 3, 34, Elm Park Gardens, London, SW10 9NZFlatsLeasehold£1,172,500
18 Jun 2026Flat 2, 32, Elm Park Road, London, SW3 6AXFlatsLeasehold£945,000
19 Feb 2026Flat 2, 26 - 28, Elm Park Road, London, SW3 6AXFlatsLeasehold£940,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 6, 42 - 44, Elm Park Road, London, SW3 6AXFlatsLeasehold£1,075,000

Schools

In the SW3 6AQ postcode area, located within Chelsea Riverside East, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW3 6AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCameron Vale SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryPark Walk Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Hampshire School ChelseaOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 6AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW3 6AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S Simply Food289-291 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9PZWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miSainsbury's Local295-297 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9PZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miMestizo Mexican MarketKing's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 0LLWalking directions to Mestizo Mexican Market
0.2 miLondisKing's Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 5EJWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miHere Organic WarehouseSydney Street, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 6NRWalking directions to Here Organic Warehouse

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.

Band A£1,111
Band B£1,296
Band C£1,481
Band D£1,667
Band E£2,037
Band F£2,407
Band G£2,778
Band H£3,333

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW3 6AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Josh Rendall

Stanley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Kim David Spencer Taylor-Smith

Stanley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Will Pascall

Stanley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ben Coleman

Chelsea and Fulham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKensington and ChelseaE09000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyChelsea and FulhamE14001160
WardStanleyE05009405
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chelsea Riverside EastE02000595
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 019CE01002910
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW3 6AQ

Is SW3 6AQ (Chelsea Riverside East) safe?

The area around SW3 6AQ records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near SW3 6AQ?

The median sale price around SW3 6AQ in Chelsea Riverside East is £1,139,000 (about £1,320 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW3 6AQ?

There are 20 schools close to SW3 6AQ, including Cameron Vale School, Park Walk Primary School (Good) and The Hampshire School Chelsea. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW3 6AQ?

The closest station to SW3 6AQ is South Kensington in TfL zone 1, about 860 m away, serving the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW3 6AQ?

SW3 6AQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,683 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW3 6AQ (Chelsea Riverside East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham covering SW3 6AQ is Ben Coleman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Josh Rendall (Conservative and Unionist Party), Kim David Spencer Taylor-Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Will Pascall (Conservative and Unionist Party).