Postcode SW5 9BW 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 0.1 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.
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.
Kensington Gardens has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.2% 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 32 ft away from SW5 9BW.
Kensington Gardens near SW5 9BW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Redcliffe Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Redcliffe Square Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Columbia Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Columbia Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Lillie Square | Small | Walking directions to Lillie Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £1,430,000 | £1,235 |
| Flats | 63 | £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 | £727,500 | £1,375,000 |
| 2026 | £800,000 | £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 | £1,166 |
| 2026 | £948 | £1,329 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 9BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2025 | Flat 10, York Mansions, 215, Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9AF | Flats | Leasehold | £1,360,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, York Mansions, 215, Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9AF | Flats | Leasehold | £820,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | Flat 3, 20, Bramham Gardens, London, SW5 0JE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,640,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat E, 27, Bramham Gardens, London, SW5 0JE | Flats | Leasehold | £2,450,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 105, Barkston Gardens, London, SW5 0EX | Flats | Leasehold | £1,325,000 |
In the SW5 9BW postcode area, located within Kensington Gardens, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW5 9BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 226-268 Earl's Court Road, London, SW5 9AS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Krystals Express | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9BQ | Walking directions to Krystals Express |
| 0.1 mi | On the Go | Old Brompton Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9HP | Walking directions to On the Go |
| 0.1 mi | Earl's Court Food & Wine | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QB | Walking directions to Earl's Court Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 9BW, 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 9BW 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.
The median sale price around SW5 9BW in Kensington Gardens is £820,000 (about £995 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW5 9BW, including Collingham, St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School (Good) and Bousfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW5 9BW is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 231 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.
SW5 9BW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering SW5 9BW 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).