Postcode SW5 9LA 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 West Brompton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 West Brompton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Brompton Park.
West Brompton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,480 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
West Brompton has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.9% 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.
The average income per household in West Brompton is £77,322 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from SW5 9LA.
West Brompton near SW5 9LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Brompton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | West Brompton | District, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to West Brompton |
| 0.2 mi | 1,2 | Earls Court | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Earls Court |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | West Kensington | District | Walking directions to West Kensington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brompton Park | Small | Walking directions to Brompton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Redcliffe Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Redcliffe Square Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Columbia Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Columbia Gardens |
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 9LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2026 | Flat 2, 35, Kempsford Gardens, London, SW5 9LA | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, 41, Kempsford Gardens, London, SW5 9LA | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | The Patio Flat, 10, Kempsford Gardens, London, SW5 9LH | Flats | Leasehold | £496,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 8, Kempsford Gardens, London, SW5 9LH | Other | Freehold | £50,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat D, 30, Kempsford Gardens, London, SW5 9LH | Flats | Leasehold | £423,000 |
In the SW5 9LA postcode area, located within West Brompton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW5 9LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 294 Old Brompton Road, London, SW5 9JF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | MyShop | 2a Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1RR | Walking directions to MyShop |
| 0.2 mi | On the Go | Old Brompton Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9HP | Walking directions to On the Go |
| 0.2 mi | Krystals Express | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9BQ | Walking directions to Krystals Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 226-268 Earl's Court Road, London, SW5 9AS | Walking directions to M&S Simply 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 9LA, 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 9LA records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9LA in West Brompton 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 9LA, including St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School (Good), The London Oratory School (Outstanding) and Collingham. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW5 9LA is West Brompton in TfL zone 2, about 186 m away, serving the District, Overground and Southern lines.
SW5 9LA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,480 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 9LA 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).