Postcode SW6 2LE is located in a major urban area, within the Sands End ward of Hammersmith and Fulham in the London region, and forms part of the Sands End & Chelsea Harbour area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sands End & Chelsea Harbour is £74,262 per year. The nearest station is Imperial Wharf, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Eel Brook Common.
Sands End & Chelsea Harbour has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,011 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Sands End & Chelsea Harbour has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sands End & Chelsea Harbour is £74,262 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from SW6 2LE.
Sands End & Chelsea Harbour near SW6 2LE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Imperial Wharf located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Imperial Wharf | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Imperial Wharf |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Parsons Green | District | Walking directions to Parsons Green |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Fulham Broadway | District | Walking directions to Fulham Broadway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eel Brook Common | Large | Walking directions to Eel Brook Common |
| 0.3 mi | South Park | Large | Walking directions to South Park |
| 0.3 mi | Imperial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Imperial Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 (about £898 per square foot) in Sands End area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £4,795,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £1,450,000 | £1,005 |
| Flats | 112 | £702,500 | £881 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,437,000 | £940,000 |
| 2017 | £874,950 | £1,275,000 |
| 2018 | £825,000 | £1,300,000 |
| 2019 | £747,900 | £998,000 |
| 2020 | £685,000 | £1,310,000 |
| 2021 | £652,500 | £1,346,580 |
| 2022 | £803,750 | £1,305,000 |
| 2023 | £845,650 | £1,100,000 |
| 2024 | £859,750 | £1,300,000 |
| 2025 | £782,500 | £1,329,899 |
| 2026 | £645,000 | £1,450,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,224 | £956 |
| 2017 | £1,247 | £854 |
| 2018 | £1,010 | £820 |
| 2019 | £931 | £759 |
| 2020 | £897 | £820 |
| 2021 | £908 | £845 |
| 2022 | £982 | £878 |
| 2023 | £1,239 | £915 |
| 2024 | £1,267 | £902 |
| 2025 | £950 | £928 |
| 2026 | £807 | £1,005 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW6 2LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2025 | 3A, Broughton Road, London, SW6 2LE | Flats | Leasehold | £705,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 12, Gilstead Road, London, SW6 2LG | Terraced | Freehold | £1,500,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 7, Furness Road, London, SW6 2LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £460,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 15, Furness Road, London, SW6 2LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £720,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 13A, Furness Road, London, SW6 2LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £807,500 |
In the SW6 2LE postcode area, located within Sands End & Chelsea Harbour, there are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW6 2LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Planet Plenty | 123 - 125 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TS | Walking directions to Planet Plenty |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 132 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2UL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Fulham Dairy | Sandilands Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 2TD | Walking directions to Fulham Dairy |
| 0.3 mi | Krystals Food Market | 283 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TX | Walking directions to Krystals Food Market |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 308 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2UA | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Hammersmith and Fulham 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 SW6 2LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Libby Hart
Sands End - Elected 7 May 2026
Rob Harris
Sands End - Elected 7 May 2026
Roseanne Meacher
Sands End - Elected 7 May 2026
Ben Coleman
Chelsea and Fulham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW6 2LE records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SW6 2LE in Sands End & Chelsea Harbour is £725,000 (about £898 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW6 2LE, including Langford Primary School (Outstanding), L'Ecole des Petits School (Outstanding) and First Bridge School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW6 2LE is Imperial Wharf in TfL zone 2, about 538 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SW6 2LE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,011 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham covering SW6 2LE is Ben Coleman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Libby Hart (Conservative and Unionist Party), Rob Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Roseanne Meacher (Labour Party).
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.