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SW5 9SB

Longridge Road

Earl's Court

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Overview

Postcode SW5 9SB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 192.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Redcliffe Square Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Earl's Court has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,330 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Earl's Court has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.7%

Approximately 25.7% 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 148 ft away from SW5 9SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Earl's Court near SW5 9SB 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 9SB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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

2

West Kensington

District

Walking directions to West Kensington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW5 9SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRedcliffe Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Redcliffe Square Gardens
0.5 miColumbia GardensSmallWalking directions to Columbia Gardens

Area Profile

Population
203
Population density
33,278.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
102.39(+281%)
Violence and sexual offences
68.01(+119%)
Shoplifting
35.13(+252%)
Other theft
27.65(+142%)
Public order
21.67(+221%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
52
25.87%
British
27
13.43%
Other
22
10.95%
Other Asian
21
10.45%
Chinese
15
7.46%
Total population: 201

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
55.73%
No qualifications
32
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
4.69%
Other
9
4.69%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
46.79%
Other social rented
23
21.1%
Owns outright
12
11.01%
Owns with a mortgage
12
11.01%
Social rents from council
5
4.59%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Earl's Court

Median price£807,500
Price per sq ft£1,026
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£574K – £1.2M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Earl's Court over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£1,430,000£1,235
Flats63£795,000£1,015

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Earl's Court

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 9SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 2026Basement Flat, 7A, Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SBFlatsLeasehold£815,000
26 Feb 2025Flat 12, 16, Nevern Place, London, SW5 9PRFlatsLeasehold£386,000
23 Mar 2026Flat B, 20, Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SLFlatsLeasehold£600,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 3, 12, Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SLFlatsLeasehold£500,000
07 Apr 2025Flat A, 37, Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SDFlatsLeasehold£1,627,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCollinghamOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW5 9SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's LocalEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0 miDina SupermarketEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9RHWalking directions to Dina Supermarket
0.1 miCo-op FoodEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miManila SupermarketHogarth Place, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 0QTWalking directions to Manila Supermarket
0.1 miEarl's Court Food & WineEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QBWalking directions to Earl's Court Food & Wine

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 9SB, 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 015DE01002851
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW5 9SB

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

The area around SW5 9SB records about 193 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.

What is the average house price near SW5 9SB?

The median sale price around SW5 9SB in Earl's Court is £807,500 (about £1,026 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW5 9SB?

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

What is the nearest station to SW5 9SB?

The closest station to SW5 9SB is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 261 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW5 9SB?

SW5 9SB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,330 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering SW5 9SB 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).

Data Sources

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.