Postcode SW5 9QB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 242 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 10 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,573 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Kensington Gardens has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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 41 ft away from SW5 9QB.
Kensington Gardens near SW5 9QB 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | West Brompton | District, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to West Brompton |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Redcliffe Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Redcliffe Square Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Lillie Square | Small | Walking directions to Lillie Square |
| 0.4 mi | Columbia Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Columbia Gardens |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £807,500 (about £1,026 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 | £795,000 | £1,015 |
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 | £705,000 | £1,375,000 |
| 2026 | £815,000 | £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 | £1,060 | £1,166 |
| 2026 | £948 | £1,329 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 9QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | 149, Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9RQ | Other | Freehold | £1,714,883 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Unit B3, 2 - 4, Templeton Place, London, SW5 9LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £876,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 17, Kenway Road, London, SW5 0RP | Terraced | Freehold | £1,430,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 7 - 8, Childs Place, London, SW5 9RX | Flats | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 105, Barkston Gardens, London, SW5 0EX | Flats | Leasehold | £1,325,000 |
In the SW5 9QB postcode area, located within Kensington Gardens, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW5 9QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Earl's Court Food & Wine | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QB | Walking directions to Earl's Court Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Muay | Hogarth Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0PT | Walking directions to Muay |
| 0.1 mi | Pinoy Supermarket | Hogarth Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0PT | Walking directions to Pinoy Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Manila Supermarket | Hogarth Place, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0QT | Walking directions to Manila Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW5 9QB, 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 9QB records about 242 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9QB in Kensington Gardens is £807,500 (about £1,026 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW5 9QB, including St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School (Good), Collingham and Wetherby Kensington. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW5 9QB is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 108 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.
SW5 9QB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,573 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 9QB 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.