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SW5 9EU

Philbeach Gardens

Earl's Court

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Detailed insights for SW5 9EU

Overview

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. The average income per household in Earl's Court is £65,514 per year. The nearest station is Earls Court located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Gwendwr Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Earl's Court has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,243 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Earl's Court has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.5%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Earl's Court is £65,514 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 169 ft away from SW5 9EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Earl's Court near SW5 9EU 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 9EU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW5 9EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGwendwr GardensSmallWalking directions to Gwendwr Gardens
0.4 miLillie SquareSmallWalking directions to Lillie Square
0.3 miColumbia GardensSmallWalking directions to Columbia Gardens

Area Profile

Population
200
Population density
19,320.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
79.94(+198%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.56(+47%)
Burglary
11.99(+119%)
Drugs
11.99(+93%)
Other theft
10.39(-9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
91
45.27%
Other White
63
31.34%
Chinese
9
4.48%
Other
8
3.98%
African
6
2.99%
Total population: 201

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
67.76%
Level 3 (A level)
21
11.48%
No qualifications
18
9.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
3.83%
Other
7
3.83%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
40.34%
Owns outright
28
23.53%
Other social rented
26
21.85%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10.92%
Social rents from council
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Earl's Court

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £795,000 in Earl's Court area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £3,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Earl's Court in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Earl's Court over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats68£732,500£11,126
Terraced5£1,430,000£13,288

10 year median price trend in Earl's Court

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Earl's Court.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 9EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 2026Flat 3, 40, Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5 9EBFlatsLeasehold£731,000
01 Aug 2025Flat B, 42, Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5 9EBFlatsLeasehold£732,500
28 Jul 2025Flat 2, 43, Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5 9EBFlatsLeasehold£515,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 3, 40, Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5 9EBFlatsLeasehold£475,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 2 Second Floor, 30 - 31, Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5 9EBFlatsLeasehold£580,000

Schools

In the SW5 9EU postcode area, located within Earl's Court, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW5 9EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe London Oratory SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryKensington Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW5 9EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco100A West Cromwell Road, London, W14 8PBWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miEurosNorth End Road, London, W14 9PPWalking directions to Euros
0.3 miNorth End Supermarket134, 136 North End Road, London, W14 9PPWalking directions to North End Supermarket
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 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 (2025-26).

Band A£1,061
Band B£1,238
Band C£1,415
Band D£1,592
Band E£1,945
Band F£2,299
Band G£2,653
Band H£3,183

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 9EU, 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)Earl's CourtE02000591
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 015CE01002848
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about SW5 9EU

Is SW5 9EU (Earl's Court) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near SW5 9EU?

The median sale price around SW5 9EU in Earl's Court is £795,000 (about £11,354 per square metre) based on 73 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW5 9EU?

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.

What is the nearest station to SW5 9EU?

The closest station to SW5 9EU is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 366 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW5 9EU?

SW5 9EU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,243 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.