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SW5 9QL

West Cromwell Road

Abingdon

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Detailed insights for SW5 9QL

Overview

Postcode SW5 9QL is located in a major urban area, within the Abingdon ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Earl's Court area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Earl's Court has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,020 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Earl's Court has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30%

Approximately 30.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from SW5 9QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Earl's Court near SW5 9QL 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 9QL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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
0.5 mi

2

West Brompton

District, Overground, Southern

Walking directions to West Brompton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
165
Population density
15,137.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.32(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.97(-18%)
Other theft
12.11(+6%)
Public order
10.76(+59%)
Vehicle crime
9.87(+5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
49
29.88%
British
36
21.95%
Arab
19
11.59%
Other Asian
18
10.98%
Chinese
7
4.27%
Total population: 164

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
64.63%
No qualifications
14
9.52%
Level 3 (A level)
9
6.12%
Apprenticeship
8
5.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
4.76%
Total 16+ residents: 147

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
46.67%
Other social rented
24
26.67%
Owns with a mortgage
11
12.22%
Owns outright
7
7.78%
Social rents from council
3
3.33%
Total households: 90

Property prices in Abingdon

Median price£1,045,000
Price per sq ft£1,239
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£720K – £2.3M

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £1,045,000 (about £1,239 per square foot) in Abingdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £311,000 up to £9,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abingdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£4,700,000£1,937
Semi-Detached2£4,050,000£1,595
Terraced9£3,700,000£1,548
Flats66£910,000£1,132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abingdon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abingdon.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£950,000£3,788,000£3,725,000
2017£1,400,000£3,750,000£3,600,000
2018£1,000,000£3,475,000
2019£1,100,000£3,940,000
2020£953,500£5,600,105£4,500,000
2021£1,005,000£5,375,000£4,125,000
2022£1,137,500£7,150,000£3,750,000
2023£862,500£6,500,000£3,637,500
2024£1,235,000£5,000,000£4,825,000
2025£1,219,200£4,050,000£3,772,500
2026£820,000£4,850,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abingdon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abingdon.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,259£1,722£1,528
2017£1,516£2,047£1,602
2018£1,331£1,756
2019£1,259£1,584
2020£1,086£1,548£1,894
2021£1,228£1,903£1,740
2022£1,304£2,019£1,901
2023£1,326£2,060£1,861
2024£1,254£1,921£1,887
2025£1,255£1,595£1,745
2026£1,146£1,425
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abingdon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abingdon in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 9QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 2025Flat B, 4, Cromwell Crescent, London, SW5 9QNFlatsLeasehold£1,100,000
17 Mar 2025Flat 4, 28, Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SJFlatsLeasehold£387,500
23 Mar 2026Flat B, 20, Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SLFlatsLeasehold£600,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 3, 12, Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SLFlatsLeasehold£500,000
19 Aug 202544, Chatsworth Court, Pembroke Road, London, W8 6DHFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the SW5 9QL postcode area, located within Earl's Court, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW5 9QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryKensington Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW5 9QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miDina SupermarketEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9RHWalking directions to Dina Supermarket
0.2 miQuick Shop Food & DrinksEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QGWalking directions to Quick Shop Food & Drinks
0.2 miTesco100A West Cromwell Road, London, W14 8PBWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 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.

Band A£1,111
Band B£1,296
Band C£1,481
Band D£1,667
Band E£2,037
Band F£2,407
Band G£2,778
Band H£3,333

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 9QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anne Barbara Cyron

Abingdon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

James Alexander Husband

Abingdon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sarah Ann Louise Addenbrooke

Abingdon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Joe Powell

Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKensington and ChelseaE09000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyKensington and BayswaterE14001310
WardAbingdonE05009388
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Earl's CourtE02000591
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 015AE01002814
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW5 9QL

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

The area around SW5 9QL records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9QL?

The median sale price around SW5 9QL in Earl's Court is £1,045,000 (about £1,239 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW5 9QL?

There are 20 schools close to SW5 9QL, including St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Kensington Primary Academy (Outstanding) and St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW5 9QL?

The closest station to SW5 9QL is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 388 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW5 9QL?

SW5 9QL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW5 9QL (Earl's Court) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering SW5 9QL is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anne Barbara Cyron (Conservative and Unionist Party), James Alexander Husband (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sarah Ann Louise Addenbrooke (Conservative and Unionist Party).