Postcode SW5 0RD is located in a major urban area, within the Earl's Court area of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Kensington Gardens area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 242 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kensington Gardens is £80,630 per year. The median sale price in Earl's Court is £836,000 (around £995 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £585,000 and £1,256,250. The nearest station is Earls Court, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Redcliffe Square Gardens.
Kensington Gardens has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,121 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Kensington Gardens has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
The average income per household in Kensington Gardens is £80,630 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from SW5 0RD.
Kensington Gardens near SW5 0RD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Earls Court located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1,2 | Earls Court | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Earls Court |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | High Street Kensington | Circle, District | Walking directions to High Street Kensington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Redcliffe Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Redcliffe Square Gardens |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £836,000 (about £995 per square foot) in Earl's Court area, with individual transactions ranging from £255,000 up to £3,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £1,435,155 | £1,188 |
| Flats | 70 | £800,000 | £971 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £718,750 | £1,425,000 |
| 2026 | £792,000 | £1,430,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £1,140 |
| 2026 | £971 | £1,209 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 0RD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | Flat 8, 163, Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £750,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 8, Redfield Lane, London, SW5 0RG | Terraced | Freehold | £2,655,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 12, Redfield Lane, London, SW5 0RG | Terraced | Freehold | £1,077,300 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Garden Flat, 153, Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 18, Wallgrave Road, London, SW5 0RF | Terraced | Freehold | £1,440,310 |
In the SW5 0RD postcode area, located within Kensington Gardens, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW5 0RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Al Nahrein | Hogarth Place, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0QH | Walking directions to Al Nahrein |
| 0.1 mi | Manila Supermarket | Hogarth Place, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0QT | Walking directions to Manila Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Pinoy Supermarket | Hogarth Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0PT | Walking directions to Pinoy Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Muay | Hogarth Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0PT | Walking directions to Muay |
| 0.1 mi | Dina Supermarket | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9RH | Walking directions to Dina Supermarket |
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 SW5 0RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Ortiz
Earl's Court - Elected 7 May 2026
Linda Wade
Earl's Court - Elected 7 May 2026
Sofia Gurrola
Earl's Court - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Powell
Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW5 0RD records about 242 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, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around SW5 0RD in Earl's Court is £836,000 (about £995 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW5 0RD, including Collingham, Wetherby School, Kensington and Bousfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW5 0RD is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 351 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.
SW5 0RD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,121 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 SW5 0RD 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).