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SW5 0EW

Barkston Gardens

Earl's Court

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Detailed insights for SW5 0EW

Overview

Postcode SW5 0EW is located in a major urban area, within the Earl's Court ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the West Brompton area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 Earls Court, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Redcliffe Square Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

West Brompton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,996 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

West Brompton has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% 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 81 ft away from SW5 0EW.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Earls Court located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW5 0EW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1,2

Earls Court

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Earls Court
0.4 mi

2

West Brompton

District, Overground, Southern

Walking directions to West Brompton
0.4 mi

1

Gloucester Road

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Gloucester Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW5 0EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRedcliffe Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Redcliffe Square Gardens
0.4 miColumbia GardensSmallWalking directions to Columbia Gardens
0.5 miLillie SquareSmallWalking directions to Lillie Square

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
11,127.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.43(+21%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.27(-54%)
Public order
9.08(+34%)
Burglary
8.43(+54%)
Vehicle crime
5.19(-45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
100
44.64%
British
42
18.75%
Arab
23
10.27%
Chinese
18
8.04%
African
8
3.57%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
70.65%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
8.46%
No qualifications
9
4.48%
Apprenticeship
6
2.99%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
51.92%
Owns with a mortgage
22
21.15%
Owns outright
14
13.46%
Other social rented
8
7.69%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.81%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Earl's Court

Median price£820,000
Price per sq ft£995
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£596K – £1.2M

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £820,000 (about £995 per square foot) in Earl's Court area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £3,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Earl's Court over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£1,430,000£1,235
Flats63£800,000£971

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Earl's Court

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Earl's Court.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£802,500£1,900,000
2017£786,500£2,000,000
2018£690,000£3,300,000
2019£750,000£1,725,000
2020£770,000£2,100,000
2021£821,000£2,750,000
2022£850,000£2,450,000
2023£877,500£2,007,500
2024£757,500£1,200,000
2025£727,500£1,375,000
2026£800,000£1,430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Earl's Court.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Earl's Court.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,098£1,200
2017£1,178£1,439
2018£1,096£2,004
2019£1,082£1,376
2020£1,139£1,306
2021£1,078£1,767
2022£1,116£1,479
2023£1,161£1,368
2024£1,029£1,276
2025£1,062£1,166
2026£948£1,329
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Earl's Court.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Earl's Court in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 0EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 0EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 202514, Barkston Gardens, London, SW5 0ENTerracedLeasehold£3,750,000
30 Apr 2026105, Barkston Gardens, London, SW5 0EXFlatsLeasehold£1,325,000
29 Jul 2025Penthouse A, 103 - 121, Barkston Gardens, London, SW5 0EXFlatsLeasehold£1,277,500
15 Sept 2025Flat 10, York Mansions, 215, Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9AFFlatsLeasehold£1,360,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 3, York Mansions, 215, Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9AFFlatsLeasehold£820,000

Schools

In the SW5 0EW postcode area, located within West Brompton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW5 0EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCollinghamOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWetherby KensingtonOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW5 0EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S Simply Food226-268 Earl's Court Road, London, SW5 9ASWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miMuayHogarth Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0PTWalking directions to Muay
0.1 miPinoy SupermarketHogarth Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0PTWalking directions to Pinoy Supermarket
0.1 miEarl's Court Food & WineEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QBWalking directions to Earl's Court Food & Wine
0.1 miCo-op FoodEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QBWalking directions to Co-op Food

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

Local councillors

James Ortiz

Earl's Court - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Linda Wade

Earl's Court - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Sofia Gurrola

Earl's Court - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Joe Powell

Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKensington and ChelseaE09000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyKensington and BayswaterE14001310
WardEarl's CourtE05009395
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West BromptonE02000593
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 017BE01002849
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW5 0EW

Is SW5 0EW (West Brompton) safe?

The area around SW5 0EW records about 53 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW5 0EW?

The median sale price around SW5 0EW in West Brompton is £820,000 (about £995 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW5 0EW?

There are 20 schools close to SW5 0EW, including Collingham, St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School (Good) and Wetherby Kensington. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW5 0EW?

The closest station to SW5 0EW is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 193 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW5 0EW?

SW5 0EW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,996 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering SW5 0EW is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: James Ortiz (Liberal Democrats), Linda Wade (Liberal Democrats) and Sofia Gurrola (Liberal Democrats).