Postcode SW5 0RJ 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 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 nearest station is Earls Court, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 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 11,573 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% 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 25.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from SW5 0RJ.
Kensington Gardens near SW5 0RJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Redcliffe Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Redcliffe Square Gardens |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £807,500 (about £1,026 per square foot) in Earl's Court area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £3,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £1,430,000 | £1,235 |
| Flats | 63 | £795,000 | £1,015 |
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 | £705,000 | £1,375,000 |
| 2026 | £815,000 | £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 | £1,060 | £1,166 |
| 2026 | £948 | £1,329 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 0RJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sept 2025 | 1, Redfield Mews, London, SW5 0RH | Terraced | Freehold | £1,475,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 2, Redfield Mews, London, SW5 0RH | Terraced | Freehold | £1,375,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 12, Redfield Lane, London, SW5 0RG | Terraced | Freehold | £1,077,300 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 22A, Wallgrave Road, London, SW5 0RF | Flats | Leasehold | £851,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat 5, 177, Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0SE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,275,000 |
In the SW5 0RJ postcode area, located within Kensington Gardens, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW5 0RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dina Supermarket | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9RH | Walking directions to Dina Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Al Nahrein | Hogarth Place, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0QY | 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW5 0RJ, 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 0RJ 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 0RJ in Kensington Gardens is £807,500 (about £1,026 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW5 0RJ, including Collingham, St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW5 0RJ is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 318 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.
SW5 0RJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,573 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 0RJ 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.