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SW6 2SB

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Sands End

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Detailed insights for SW6 2SB

Overview

Postcode SW6 2SB 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Imperial Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Sands End & Chelsea Harbour has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,892 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sands End & Chelsea Harbour has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Sands End & Chelsea Harbour is £74,262 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 179 ft away from SW6 2SB.

Flood risk

Very low

Sands End & Chelsea Harbour near SW6 2SB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Imperial Wharf located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW6 2SB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Imperial Wharf

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Imperial Wharf
0.7 mi

2

Fulham Broadway

District

Walking directions to Fulham Broadway
0.8 mi

2

Parsons Green

District

Walking directions to Parsons Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW6 2SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miImperial ParkMediumWalking directions to Imperial Park
0.3 miFred Wells GardensSmallWalking directions to Fred Wells Gardens
0.4 miWestfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Westfield Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
17,935.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.29(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.14(-47%)
Vehicle crime
10.82(+15%)
Other theft
8.32(-27%)
Robbery
5.82(+63%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
80
28.78%
British
74
26.62%
Other
21
7.55%
Arab
20
7.19%
Other Asian
15
5.4%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
185
75.2%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.07%
No qualifications
7
2.85%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
53.33%
Owns with a mortgage
32
21.33%
Owns outright
25
16.67%
Other forms of private rent
9
6%
Other social rented
3
2%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Sands End

Median price£725,000
Price per sq ft£898
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£539K – £894K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sands End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£1,450,000£1,005
Flats112£702,500£881

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sands End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sands End.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sands End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sands End.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sands End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sands End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW6 2SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW6 2SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 2025Flat 150, Octavia House, 213, Townmead Road, London, SW6 2FJFlatsLeasehold£430,000
08 Sept 2025Flat 154, Octavia House, 213, Townmead Road, London, SW6 2FJFlatsLeasehold£740,000
16 Feb 2026Flat 74, Octavia House, 213, Townmead Road, London, SW6 2FHFlatsLeasehold£775,000
09 Jan 2026Flat 68, Octavia House, 213, Townmead Road, London, SW6 2FHFlatsLeasehold£276,560
08 Oct 2025Flat 56, Octavia House, 213, Townmead Road, London, SW6 2FHFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the SW6 2SB postcode area, located within Sands End & Chelsea Harbour, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW6 2SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableFirst Bridge SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryLangford Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryChelsea AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW6 2SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW6 2SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express215 Townmead Road, London, SW6 2TWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miFoodways4-5 Battersea Square, London, SW11 3RAWalking directions to Foodways
0.3 miSainsburysAshburnham Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 0QHWalking directions to Sainsburys
0.4 miPlanet Plenty123 - 125 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TSWalking directions to Planet Plenty
0.4 miTesco Express601-615 King's Road, London, SW6 2ELWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hammersmith and Fulham district (2025-26).

Band A£968
Band B£1,129
Band C£1,290
Band D£1,451
Band E£1,774
Band F£2,097
Band G£2,419
Band H£2,903

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 SW6 2SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Libby Hart

Sands End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Rob Harris

Sands End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Roseanne Meacher

Sands End - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ben Coleman

Chelsea and Fulham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHammersmith and FulhamE09000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyChelsea and FulhamE14001160
WardSands EndE05013747
ParishHammersmith and Fulham, unparished areaE43000203
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sands End & Chelsea HarbourE02000394
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hammersmith and Fulham 023EE01032789
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SW6 2SB

Is SW6 2SB (Sands End & Chelsea Harbour) safe?

The area around SW6 2SB records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near SW6 2SB?

The median sale price around SW6 2SB in Sands End & Chelsea Harbour is £725,000 (about £898 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW6 2SB?

There are 20 schools close to SW6 2SB, including First Bridge School, Langford Primary School (Outstanding) and Chelsea Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW6 2SB?

The closest station to SW6 2SB is Imperial Wharf in TfL zone 2, about 120 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW6 2SB?

SW6 2SB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,892 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW6 2SB (Sands End & Chelsea Harbour) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham covering SW6 2SB 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).

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.