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SW7 2NB

Pelham Street

Brompton & Hans Town

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Detailed insights for SW7 2NB

Overview

Postcode SW7 2NB is located in a major urban area, within the Brompton & Hans Town ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Brompton area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 411.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brompton is £72,824 per year. The nearest station is South Kensington, about 0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Luke's Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
412
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Brompton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,418 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Brompton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 411.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Brompton is £72,824 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from SW7 2NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Brompton near SW7 2NB 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 South Kensington located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW7 2NB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

1

South Kensington

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to South Kensington
0.4 mi

1

Gloucester Road

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Gloucester Road
0.8 mi

1

Knightsbridge

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Knightsbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW7 2NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Luke's GardensSmallWalking directions to St Luke's Gardens
0.5 miDovehouse GreenSmallWalking directions to Dovehouse Green

Area Profile

Population
178
Population density
10,289 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
163.74(+1333%)
Theft from the person
95.28(+916%)
Anti-social behaviour
79.56(+196%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.18(+52%)
Vehicle crime
28.68(+206%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
75
42.37%
British
53
29.94%
Indian
10
5.65%
Chinese
8
4.52%
Other Asian
8
4.52%
Total population: 177

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
73.03%
Level 3 (A level)
19
12.5%
No qualifications
8
5.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
3.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
6
3.95%
Total 16+ residents: 152

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
30
35.29%
Owns outright
29
34.12%
Owns with a mortgage
13
15.29%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.88%
Social rents from council
3
3.53%
Total households: 85

Property prices in Brompton & Hans Town

Median price£1,172,500
Price per sq ft£1,544
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£846K – £3.0M

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £1,172,500 (about £1,544 per square foot) in Brompton & Hans Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £255,000 up to £10,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brompton & Hans Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced20£3,851,250£2,083
Flats72£1,073,450£1,457

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brompton & Hans Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brompton & Hans Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,395,000£5,750,000
2017£1,480,000£3,730,000
2018£1,095,000£3,450,000
2019£1,410,000£3,050,000
2020£1,400,000£3,850,000
2021£1,035,000£3,625,000
2022£1,350,000£4,537,500
2023£1,340,000£3,450,000
2024£1,337,500£3,575,000
2025£1,057,500£3,450,000
2026£1,100,000£6,235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brompton & Hans Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brompton & Hans Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,776£2,200
2017£1,849£2,071
2018£1,628£2,046
2019£1,568£1,949
2020£1,721£2,034
2021£1,572£1,919
2022£1,620£2,110
2023£1,631£2,083
2024£1,599£1,906
2025£1,467£2,046
2026£1,417£2,148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brompton & Hans Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brompton & Hans Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW7 2NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW7 2NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 2025Flat 34, Malvern Court, Onslow Square, London, SW7 3HYFlatsLeasehold£1,200,000
25 Apr 2025Flat 31, Malvern Court, Onslow Square, London, SW7 3HYFlatsLeasehold£1,850,000
02 Oct 2025Flat 11, Malvern Court, Onslow Square, London, SW7 3HUFlatsLeasehold£1,725,000
11 Apr 20251, Malvern Court, Onslow Square, London, SW7 3HUOtherLeasehold£96,408
28 Mar 2025Flat 21, Malvern Court, Onslow Square, London, SW7 3HUFlatsLeasehold£1,490,000

Schools

In the SW7 2NB postcode area, located within Brompton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW7 2NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLycee Francais Charles de GaulleOther independent school

Inadequate

0.2 miNot applicableQueen's Gate SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableGlendower Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW7 2NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW7 2NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTreatsSouth Kensington Station Arcade, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 2NAWalking directions to Treats
0 miKensington ExpressOld Brompton Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 3HZWalking directions to Kensington Express
0.1 miTesco Express50-52 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3DYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miAP Food ExpressHarrington Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 3NDWalking directions to AP Food Express
0.2 miLittle WaitroseOld Brompton Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 3LEWalking directions to Little Waitrose

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 SW7 2NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mary Caroline Weale

Brompton & Hans Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sof McVeigh

Brompton & Hans Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Walaa Idris

Brompton & Hans Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Joe Powell

Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKensington and ChelseaE09000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyKensington and BayswaterE14001310
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BromptonE02000590
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 014AE01002821
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SW7 2NB

Is SW7 2NB (Brompton) safe?

The area around SW7 2NB records about 412 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 other theft, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SW7 2NB?

The median sale price around SW7 2NB in Brompton is £1,172,500 (about £1,544 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW7 2NB?

There are 20 schools close to SW7 2NB, including Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle (Inadequate), Queen's Gate School and Glendower Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW7 2NB?

The closest station to SW7 2NB is South Kensington in TfL zone 1, about 5 m away, serving the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW7 2NB?

SW7 2NB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,418 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW7 2NB (Brompton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering SW7 2NB is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mary Caroline Weale (Conservative and Unionist Party), Sof McVeigh (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Walaa Idris (Conservative and Unionist 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.