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SW5 0PD

Courtfield Gardens

Earl's Court

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Detailed insights for SW5 0PD

Overview

Postcode SW5 0PD 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 Kensington Gardens area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kensington Gardens is £80,630 per year. The nearest station is Earls Court, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Redcliffe Square Gardens.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Kensington Gardens has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Kensington Gardens has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Kensington Gardens is £80,630 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from SW5 0PD.

Flood risk

No risk

Kensington Gardens near SW5 0PD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW5 0PD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1,2

Earls Court

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Earls Court
0.3 mi

1

Gloucester Road

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Gloucester Road
0.5 mi

2

West Brompton

District, Overground, Southern

Walking directions to West Brompton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW5 0PD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRedcliffe Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Redcliffe Square Gardens
0.5 miColumbia GardensSmallWalking directions to Columbia Gardens

Area Profile

Population
174
Population density
29,491.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.48(-46%)
Vehicle crime
8.85(-6%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.63(-82%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.83(-15%)
Other theft
4.02(-65%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
74
42.05%
British
35
19.89%
Other Asian
14
7.95%
Pakistani
11
6.25%
Indian
10
5.68%
Total population: 176

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
73.48%
Level 3 (A level)
12
9.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
8.33%
No qualifications
9
6.82%
Apprenticeship
2
1.52%
Total 16+ residents: 132

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
50.57%
Owns outright
19
21.84%
Owns with a mortgage
14
16.09%
Other forms of private rent
8
9.2%
Shared ownership
1
1.15%
Total households: 87

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 0PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 0PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Flat 11, 20, Courtfield Gardens, London, SW5 0PDFlatsLeasehold£510,000
11 Mar 202615, Barkston Gardens, London, SW5 0ERFlatsLeasehold£1,500,000
11 Sept 2025Flat C, 3, Barkston Gardens, London, SW5 0ERFlatsLeasehold£345,000
28 Apr 2026Flat 15, 12, Courtfield Gardens, London, SW5 0PLFlatsLeasehold£2,200,000
16 May 2025Flat 4, Courtfield House 10-11, Courtfield Gardens, London, SW5 0PLFlatsLeasehold£795,000

Schools

In the SW5 0PD postcode area, located within Kensington Gardens, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableWetherby KensingtonOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryBousfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW5 0PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPinoy SupermarketHogarth Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0PTWalking directions to Pinoy Supermarket
0.1 miMuayHogarth Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0PTWalking directions to Muay
0.1 miAl NahreinHogarth Place, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0QHWalking directions to Al Nahrein
0.1 miManila SupermarketHogarth Place, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0QTWalking directions to Manila Supermarket
0.1 miM&S Simply Food226-268 Earl's Court Road, London, SW5 9ASWalking directions to M&S Simply 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 0PD, 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)Kensington GardensE02000589
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 013BE01002834
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW5 0PD

Is SW5 0PD (Kensington Gardens) safe?

The area around SW5 0PD records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 0PD?

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

What schools are near SW5 0PD?

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

What is the nearest station to SW5 0PD?

The closest station to SW5 0PD is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 338 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW5 0PD?

SW5 0PD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW5 0PD (Kensington Gardens) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering SW5 0PD 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).