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SW5 0SQ

Cromwell Road

Earl's Court

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Detailed insights for SW5 0SQ

Overview

Postcode SW5 0SQ 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Redcliffe Square Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
242
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Kensington Gardens has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,121 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kensington Gardens has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10%

Approximately 10.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from SW5 0SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kensington Gardens near SW5 0SQ 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 Earls Court located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW5 0SQ
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
0.4 mi

1

High Street Kensington

Circle, District

Walking directions to High Street Kensington

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
28,313.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
172.95(+544%)
Violence and sexual offences
74.73(+141%)
Shoplifting
46.26(+363%)
Other theft
45.55(+299%)
Public order
29.18(+332%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
60
25.86%
Chinese
51
21.98%
British
45
19.4%
Indian
13
5.6%
African
12
5.17%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
62.1%
No qualifications
27
12.33%
Other
16
7.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.39%
Level 3 (A level)
11
5.02%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
51.82%
Owns outright
16
14.55%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.73%
Other forms of private rent
12
10.91%
Other social rented
11
10%
Total households: 110

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 0SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 0SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025Garden Flat, 153, Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0TQFlatsLeasehold£700,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 5, 177, Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0SEFlatsLeasehold£1,275,000
29 Sept 2025Flat 53, Sherborne Court, 180 - 186, Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0STFlatsLeasehold£340,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 15, Sherborne Court, 180 - 186, Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0SSFlatsLeasehold£265,500
28 Mar 2025Flat 20, Sherborne Court, 180 - 186, Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0SSFlatsLeasehold£385,000

Schools

In the SW5 0SQ postcode area, located within Kensington Gardens, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW5 0SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCollinghamOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableWetherby KensingtonOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThomas's KensingtonOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW5 0SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 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 miDina SupermarketEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9RHWalking directions to Dina Supermarket

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 0SQ, 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 013DE01002850
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW5 0SQ

Is SW5 0SQ (Kensington Gardens) safe?

The area around SW5 0SQ 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.

What is the average house price near SW5 0SQ?

The median sale price around SW5 0SQ 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 0SQ?

There are 20 schools close to SW5 0SQ, including Collingham, Wetherby Kensington and Thomas's Kensington. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW5 0SQ?

The closest station to SW5 0SQ is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 397 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW5 0SQ?

SW5 0SQ 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).

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

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