Postcode SW5 9EU 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 Earl's Court area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Earl's Court is £65,514 per year. The nearest station is Earls Court, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gwendwr Gardens.
Earl's Court has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,503 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Earl's Court has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Earl's Court is £65,514 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 169 ft away from SW5 9EU.
Earl's Court near SW5 9EU 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | West Kensington | District | Walking directions to West Kensington |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | West Brompton | District, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to West Brompton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gwendwr Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gwendwr 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 9EU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | Flat 3, 40, Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5 9EB | Flats | Leasehold | £731,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Flat B, 42, Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5 9EB | Flats | Leasehold | £732,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Flat 2, 43, Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5 9EB | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | Flat 3, 40, Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5 9EB | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 2 Second Floor, 30 - 31, Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5 9EB | Flats | Leasehold | £580,000 |
In the SW5 9EU postcode area, located within Earl's Court, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW5 9EU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 100A West Cromwell Road, London, W14 8PB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Quick Shop Food & Drinks | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QG | Walking directions to Quick Shop Food & Drinks |
| 0.3 mi | Euros | North End Road, London, W14 9PP | Walking directions to Euros |
| 0.3 mi | North End Supermarket | 134, 136 North End Road, London, W14 9PP | Walking directions to North End Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 9EU, 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 9EU records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9EU in Earl's Court 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 9EU, including St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School (Good), The London Oratory School (Outstanding) and Kensington Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW5 9EU is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 366 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.
SW5 9EU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,503 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 9EU 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).