Postcode SW5 9SH is located in a major urban area, within the Earl's Court area 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, about 12% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Earl's Court is £65,514 per year. The median sale price in Earl's Court is £835,000 (around £995 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £580,000 and £1,275,000. The nearest station is Earls Court, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Marcus Garvey Park.
Earl's Court has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,503 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Earl's Court has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.7% 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.
The average income per household in Earl's Court is £65,514 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from SW5 9SH.
Earl's Court near SW5 9SH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1,2 | Earls Court | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Earls Court |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | West Kensington | District | Walking directions to West Kensington |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | West Brompton | District, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to West Brompton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Marcus Garvey Park | Small | Walking directions to Marcus Garvey Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gwendwr Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gwendwr Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Columbia Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Columbia Gardens |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £835,000 (about £995 per square foot) in Earl's Court area, with individual transactions ranging from £255,000 up to £3,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £1,435,155 | £1,188 |
| Flats | 69 | £800,000 | £974 |
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 | £718,750 | £1,425,000 |
| 2026 | £792,000 | £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 | £1,140 |
| 2026 | £971 | £1,209 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 9SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 56, Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SH | Terraced | Freehold | £4,350,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Flat 4, 5, Nevern Road, London, SW5 9PG | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Flat 7, 43 - 44, Nevern Square, London, SW5 9PF | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 2, 48, Nevern Square, London, SW5 9PF | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, 45, Nevern Square, London, SW5 9PF | Flats | Leasehold | £449,500 |
In the SW5 9SH postcode area, located within Earl's Court, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Kensington Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2018. | |
Kensington Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 31 Oct 2018
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2024. | |
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Avonmore Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. | |
Avonmore Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 May 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW5 9SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | 100A West Cromwell Road, London, W14 8PB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Quick Shop Food & Drinks | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QG | Walking directions to Quick Shop Food & Drinks |
| 0.2 mi | Dina Supermarket | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9RH | Walking directions to Dina Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Earl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QB | Walking directions to Co-op 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 9SH, 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 9SH 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 burglary.
The median sale price around SW5 9SH in Earl's Court is £835,000 (about £995 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW5 9SH, including Kensington Primary Academy (Outstanding), St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good) and Avonmore Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW5 9SH is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 362 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.
SW5 9SH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,503 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 9SH 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).