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SW5 0BQ

Cresswell Gardens

Redcliffe

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Detailed insights for SW5 0BQ

Overview

Postcode SW5 0BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Redcliffe ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the West Brompton area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Brompton is £77,322 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Redcliffe Square Gardens.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

West Brompton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

West Brompton has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in West Brompton is £77,322 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from SW5 0BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

West Brompton near SW5 0BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Gloucester Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW5 0BQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Gloucester Road

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Gloucester Road
0.5 mi

1,2

Earls Court

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Earls Court
0.5 mi

1

South Kensington

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to South Kensington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW5 0BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRedcliffe Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Redcliffe Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
538
Population density
14,232.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.39(+21%)
Other theft
11.4(0%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.4(-73%)
Vehicle crime
6.6(-30%)
Burglary
4.8(-12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
410
76.49%
British
84
15.67%
Other
8
1.49%
Irish
6
1.12%
Chinese
5
0.93%
Total population: 536

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
254
52.05%
Level 3 (A level)
70
14.34%
No qualifications
56
11.48%
Other
52
10.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 488

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
92
57.5%
Owns outright
33
20.62%
Owns with a mortgage
25
15.62%
Other forms of private rent
8
5%
Other social rented
2
1.25%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Redcliffe

Median price£1,010,000
Price per sq ft£1,273
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£725K – £1.6M

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £1,010,000 (about £1,273 per square foot) in Redcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £63,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Redcliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£19,225,000£3,222
Terraced9£1,630,250£1,429
Flats62£897,500£1,227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Redcliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redcliffe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,005,000£1,400,000
2017£1,100,000£14,000,000£2,257,500
2018£985,000£13,200,000£4,400,000
2019£805,000£14,500,000£2,400,000
2020£980,000£15,175,000£3,200,000
2021£1,000,000£5,800,000£3,367,500
2022£985,000£19,575,000£3,325,000
2023£990,000£16,375,000£3,800,000
2024£925,000£15,900,000£2,712,500
2025£977,500£11,150,000£1,743,645
2026£1,010,000£20,250,000£1,880,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redcliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redcliffe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,473£1,336
2017£1,306£2,846£1,374
2018£1,184£2,921£1,462
2019£1,074£1,489£1,340
2020£1,269£2,011£1,475
2021£1,302£1,985£1,814
2022£1,267£3,655£1,737
2023£1,240£3,185£1,731
2024£1,201£2,616£1,526
2025£1,217£2,630£1,440
2026£1,219£3,266£1,559
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redcliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 0BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 0BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jun 2025Flat 1, 2, Cresswell Gardens, London, SW5 0BJFlatsLeasehold£2,325,000
23 Apr 2025Flat 3, 6, Cresswell Gardens, London, SW5 0BJFlatsLeasehold£1,590,000
30 May 2025Flat 1, 32, Gledhow Gardens, London, SW5 0ASOtherLeasehold£100,000
22 Apr 2025Flat A, 7, Bina Gardens, London, SW5 0LDFlatsLeasehold£2,485,000
05 May 2026Flat, 150, Old Brompton Road, London, SW5 0BEOtherFreehold£1,983,700

Schools

In the SW5 0BQ postcode area, located within West Brompton, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW5 0BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBousfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableWetherby KensingtonOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableFalkner HouseOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW5 0BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW5 0BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondis156 Old Brompton Road, London, SW5 0BEWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miTesco Express87-93 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miWaitroseGloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 4LLWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miLittle Waitrose103 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LEWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.3 miKrystals ExpressEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9BQWalking directions to Krystals Express

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 SW5 0BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Marie-Therese Anne Rossi

Redcliffe - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sidney Yankson

Redcliffe - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Tom Bennett

Redcliffe - 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
WardRedcliffeE05009402
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West BromptonE02000593
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 017EE01002898
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW5 0BQ

Is SW5 0BQ (West Brompton) safe?

The area around SW5 0BQ records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW5 0BQ?

The median sale price around SW5 0BQ in West Brompton is £1,010,000 (about £1,273 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW5 0BQ?

There are 20 schools close to SW5 0BQ, including Bousfield Primary School (Good), Wetherby Kensington and Falkner House. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW5 0BQ?

The closest station to SW5 0BQ is Gloucester Road in TfL zone 1, about 440 m away, serving the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW5 0BQ?

SW5 0BQ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,358 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW5 0BQ (West Brompton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham covering SW5 0BQ is Ben Coleman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Marie-Therese Anne Rossi (Conservative and Unionist Party), Sidney Yankson (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tom Bennett (Conservative and Unionist Party).