Postcode SW3 6HS is located in a major urban area, within the Courtfield ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the South Kensington area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Kensington is £122,187 per year. The nearest station is South Kensington, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Luke's Gardens.
South Kensington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
South Kensington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Kensington is £122,187 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from SW3 6HS.
South Kensington near SW3 6HS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | South Kensington | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to South Kensington |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| 0.8 mi | 1,2 | Earls Court | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Earls Court |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Luke's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Dovehouse Green | Small | Walking directions to Dovehouse Green |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £1,125,000 (about £1,310 per square foot) in Courtfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £274,000 up to £12,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £3,200,000 | £1,794 |
| Flats | 76 | £1,092,500 | £1,225 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,800,000 | £2,950,000 |
| 2017 | £1,150,000 | £2,887,500 |
| 2018 | £1,255,000 | £3,081,004 |
| 2019 | £1,150,000 | £3,455,000 |
| 2020 | £1,200,000 | £4,100,000 |
| 2021 | £1,270,000 | £2,567,500 |
| 2022 | £1,250,000 | £3,075,500 |
| 2023 | £1,250,000 | £2,718,425 |
| 2024 | £1,250,000 | £2,525,000 |
| 2025 | £1,000,000 | £3,075,000 |
| 2026 | £1,250,000 | £2,575,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,805 | £2,127 |
| 2017 | £1,463 | £1,707 |
| 2018 | £1,405 | £1,527 |
| 2019 | £1,328 | £1,700 |
| 2020 | £1,436 | £1,581 |
| 2021 | £1,452 | £1,757 |
| 2022 | £1,428 | £1,685 |
| 2023 | £1,465 | £1,640 |
| 2024 | £1,452 | £1,641 |
| 2025 | £1,267 | £1,661 |
| 2026 | £1,219 | £1,974 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW3 6HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 10, Selwood Terrace, London, SW7 3QN | Terraced | Freehold | £2,950,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 13, Neville Street, London, SW7 3AR | Terraced | Freehold | £5,900,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 2, Selwood Place, London, SW7 3QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £3,200,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Flat 5, 21 - 23, Cranley Gardens, London, SW7 3BD | Flats | Leasehold | £1,530,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | Flat 7, 31 - 33, Cranley Gardens, London, SW7 3BD | Flats | Leasehold | £1,040,000 |
In the SW3 6HS postcode area, located within South Kensington, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW3 6HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | 103 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LE | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9PZ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 295-297 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9PZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3DY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Here Organic Warehouse | Sydney Street, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 6NR | Walking directions to Here Organic Warehouse |
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 6HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Greg Hammond
Courtfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Evans
Courtfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Quentin Marshall
Courtfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Powell
Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW3 6HS records about 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SW3 6HS in South Kensington is £1,125,000 (about £1,310 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW3 6HS, including Institute of Cancer Research, Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and The Hampshire School Chelsea. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW3 6HS is South Kensington in TfL zone 1, about 498 m away, serving the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines.
SW3 6HS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering SW3 6HS is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Greg Hammond (Conservative and Unionist Party), Janet Evans (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Quentin Marshall (Conservative and Unionist Party).