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SW5 9BN

Redcliffe

Kensington and Chelsea

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Overview

Postcode SW5 9BN is located in a major urban area, within the Redcliffe ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the West Brompton area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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 0.2 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

West Brompton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,958 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

West Brompton has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from SW5 9BN.

Flood risk

No risk

West Brompton near SW5 9BN 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 9BN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1,2

Earls Court

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Earls Court
0.3 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 9BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRedcliffe Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Redcliffe Square Gardens
0.4 miColumbia GardensSmallWalking directions to Columbia Gardens
0.4 miLillie SquareSmallWalking directions to Lillie Square

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
24,403.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.15(+20%)
Other theft
11.37(-1%)
Public order
8.34(+23%)
Vehicle crime
8.34(-11%)
Drugs
8.34(+35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
91
34.08%
Chinese
54
20.22%
British
52
19.48%
Indian
30
11.24%
Other Asian
12
4.49%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
58.62%
Level 3 (A level)
54
23.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.9%
No qualifications
11
4.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.45%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
57.89%
Owns outright
16
16.84%
Owns with a mortgage
13
13.68%
Other forms of private rent
6
6.32%
Other social rented
4
4.21%
Total households: 95

Property prices in Redcliffe

Median price£1,010,000
Price per sq ft£1,273
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£725K – £1.6M

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £1,010,000 (about £1,273 per square foot) in Redcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £63,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Redcliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£19,225,000£3,222
Terraced9£1,630,250£1,429
Flats62£897,500£1,227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Redcliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redcliffe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,005,000£1,400,000
2017£1,100,000£14,000,000£2,257,500
2018£985,000£13,200,000£4,400,000
2019£805,000£14,500,000£2,400,000
2020£980,000£15,175,000£3,200,000
2021£1,000,000£5,800,000£3,367,500
2022£985,000£19,575,000£3,325,000
2023£990,000£16,375,000£3,800,000
2024£925,000£15,900,000£2,712,500
2025£977,500£11,150,000£1,743,645
2026£1,010,000£20,250,000£1,880,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redcliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redcliffe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,473£1,336
2017£1,306£2,846£1,374
2018£1,184£2,921£1,462
2019£1,074£1,489£1,340
2020£1,269£2,011£1,475
2021£1,302£1,985£1,814
2022£1,267£3,655£1,737
2023£1,240£3,185£1,731
2024£1,201£2,616£1,526
2025£1,217£2,630£1,440
2026£1,219£3,266£1,559
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redcliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Redcliffe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 9BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 9BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 2026Flat 3, 20, Bramham Gardens, London, SW5 0JEFlatsLeasehold£1,640,000
19 Dec 2025Flat E, 27, Bramham Gardens, London, SW5 0JEFlatsLeasehold£2,450,000
04 Mar 202645, Bolton Gardens, London, SW5 0AGTerracedFreehold£720,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 2, 13, Bramham Gardens, London, SW5 0JJFlatsLeasehold£2,000,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 2, Wetherby Mansions, Earls Court Square, London, SW5 9DJFlatsLeasehold£795,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW5 9BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCollinghamOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimarySt Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBousfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW5 9BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW5 9BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKrystals ExpressEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9BQWalking directions to Krystals Express
0.1 miM&S Simply Food226-268 Earl's Court Road, London, SW5 9ASWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miOn the GoOld Brompton Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9HPWalking directions to On the Go
0.2 miEarl's Court Food & WineEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QBWalking directions to Earl's Court Food & Wine
0.2 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 9BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Marie-Therese Anne Rossi

Redcliffe - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sidney Yankson

Redcliffe - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Tom Bennett

Redcliffe - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ben Coleman

Chelsea and Fulham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKensington and ChelseaE09000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyChelsea and FulhamE14001160
WardRedcliffeE05009402
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West BromptonE02000593
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 017DE01002894
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW5 9BN

Is SW5 9BN (West Brompton) safe?

The area around SW5 9BN records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9BN?

The median sale price around SW5 9BN in West Brompton is £1,010,000 (about £1,273 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW5 9BN?

There are 20 schools close to SW5 9BN, including Collingham, St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School (Good) and Bousfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW5 9BN?

The closest station to SW5 9BN is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 261 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW5 9BN?

SW5 9BN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,958 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW5 9BN (West Brompton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham covering SW5 9BN is Ben Coleman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Marie-Therese Anne Rossi (Conservative and Unionist Party), Sidney Yankson (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tom Bennett (Conservative and Unionist Party).