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SW5 9SH

Longridge Road

Earl's Court

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Overview

Postcode SW5 9SH 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 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 nearest station is Earls Court, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Marcus Garvey Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.7%
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 8,243 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Earl's Court has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.7%

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.

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 62 ft away from SW5 9SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Earl's Court near SW5 9SH 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 9SH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW5 9SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMarcus Garvey ParkSmallWalking directions to Marcus Garvey Park
0.4 miGwendwr GardensSmallWalking directions to Gwendwr Gardens
0.5 miColumbia GardensSmallWalking directions to Columbia Gardens

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
21,111.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
79.94(+198%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.56(+47%)
Burglary
11.99(+119%)
Drugs
11.99(+93%)
Other theft
10.39(-9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
62
29.52%
British
41
19.52%
Other
33
15.71%
Other Asian
15
7.14%
Arab
15
7.14%
Total population: 210

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
51.6%
No qualifications
27
14.36%
Level 3 (A level)
24
12.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.91%
Other
12
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
48.41%
Other social rented
38
30.16%
Owns outright
13
10.32%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.14%
Social rents from council
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

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 9SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW5 9SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202556, Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SHTerracedFreehold£4,350,000
08 Apr 202556, Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SHTerracedFreehold£4,250,000
08 Apr 202556, Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SHTerracedFreehold£2,800,000
25 Feb 2025Flat 9, 52, Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SHFlatsLeasehold£356,000
29 Jan 2026Flat 7, 43 - 44, Nevern Square, London, SW5 9PFFlatsLeasehold£600,000

Schools

In the SW5 9SH 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 9SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKensington Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW5 9SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco100A West Cromwell Road, London, W14 8PBWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miDina SupermarketEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9RHWalking directions to Dina Supermarket
0.2 miCo-op FoodEarl's Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9QBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 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 9SH, 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 015CE01002848
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW5 9SH

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

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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SW5 9SH?

The median sale price around SW5 9SH 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 9SH?

There are 20 schools close to SW5 9SH, including Kensington Primary Academy (Outstanding), St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School (Good) 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 9SH?

The closest station to SW5 9SH is Earls Court in TfL zone 1,2, about 362 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW5 9SH?

SW5 9SH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,243 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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).

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.