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SW7 2QG

Princes Gate

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

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Detailed insights for SW7 2QG

Overview

Postcode SW7 2QG is located in a major urban area, within the Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 212.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £111,408 per year. The nearest station is South Kensington, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kensington Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
213
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,711 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 212.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £111,408 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from SW7 2QG.

Flood risk

No risk

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park near SW7 2QG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is South Kensington located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW7 2QG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

South Kensington

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to South Kensington
0.6 mi

1

Knightsbridge

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Knightsbridge
0.6 mi

1

Gloucester Road

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Gloucester Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW7 2QG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKensington GardensLargeWalking directions to Kensington Gardens

Area Profile

Population
171
Population density
13,680 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.27(+123%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.63(+103%)
Vehicle crime
36.1(+285%)
Public order
32.2(+376%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.51(+242%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
71
41.52%
British
23
13.45%
Arab
23
13.45%
Other Asian
12
7.02%
Chinese
11
6.43%
Total population: 171

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
63.64%
Level 3 (A level)
19
13.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
8.39%
Other
9
6.29%
No qualifications
8
5.59%
Total 16+ residents: 143

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
33
41.25%
Owns outright
30
37.5%
Other forms of private rent
9
11.25%
Owns with a mortgage
5
6.25%
Shared ownership
1
1.25%
Total households: 80

Property prices in Knightsbridge & Belgravia

Median price£2,425,000
Price per sq ft£1,673
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£1.1M – £3.9M

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £2,425,000 (about £1,673 per square foot) in Knightsbridge & Belgravia area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £34,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced32£3,232,000£1,760
Detached1£3,050,000£1,667
Flats53£1,510,000£1,469

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knightsbridge & Belgravia

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,505,000£3,272,375
2017£1,321,500£3,950,000
2018£1,440,000£4,000,000
2019£2,225,000£3,390,000
2020£1,630,000£3,415,000
2021£1,655,000£3,960,000
2022£2,550,000£4,500,000
2023£2,300,000£3,725,000
2024£1,975,000£4,088,250
2025£1,900,000£3,443,000
2026£1,525,000£3,986,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,584£2,111
2017£1,581£2,007
2018£1,639£1,942
2019£1,761£2,009
2020£1,416£2,010
2021£1,600£2,016
2022£1,887£2,172
2023£1,858£1,983
2024£1,625£1,955
2025£1,577£1,760
2026£1,509£1,964
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Knightsbridge & Belgravia in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW7 2QG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW7 2QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Sept 20254, Montrose Court, Princes Gate, London, SW7 2QHOtherFreehold£37,500
02 Jul 20251, Montrose Court, Princes Gate, London, SW7 2QHTerracedFreehold£6,770,000
02 Apr 2025Flat 2, Montrose House, 44, Princes Gate, London, SW7 2QAFlatsLeasehold£1,200,000
27 May 2025Flat 57, Albert Hall Mansions, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AGFlatsLeasehold£8,500,000
10 Apr 2025Storeroom 21 Block 5, Albert Hall Mansions, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AGOtherLeasehold£30,000

Schools

In the SW7 2QG postcode area, located within Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW7 2QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBrighton College Prep KensingtonOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableRoyal College of MusicHigher education institutions

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableRoyal College of ArtHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW7 2QG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW7 2QG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEssentialsPrinces Gardens, Westminster, SW7 1NEWalking directions to Essentials
0.2 miUnion ExtraSherfield Walkway, Westminster, SW7 2BSWalking directions to Union Extra
0.4 miLord's Food & WineBrompton Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 2EHWalking directions to Lord's Food & Wine
0.4 miKnightsMontpelier Street, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 1EXWalking directions to Knights
0.4 miLittle Waitrose118-120 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1JEWalking directions to Little Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

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

Local councillors

Elizabeth Suzanne Hitchcock

Knightsbridge & Belgravia - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Rachael Robathan

Knightsbridge & Belgravia - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Tony Devenish

Knightsbridge & Belgravia - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWestminsterE09000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde ParkE02000978
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 019FE01004692
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW7 2QG

Is SW7 2QG (Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park) safe?

The area around SW7 2QG records about 213 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW7 2QG?

The median sale price around SW7 2QG in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £2,425,000 (about £1,673 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW7 2QG?

There are 20 schools close to SW7 2QG, including Brighton College Prep Kensington, Royal College of Music and Royal College of Art. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW7 2QG?

The closest station to SW7 2QG is South Kensington in TfL zone 1, about 724 m away, serving the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW7 2QG?

SW7 2QG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,711 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW7 2QG (Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering SW7 2QG is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elizabeth Suzanne Hitchcock (Conservative and Unionist Party), Rachael Robathan (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tony Devenish (Conservative and Unionist Party).