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SW7 3EY

Bute Street

Courtfield

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Detailed insights for SW7 3EY

Overview

Postcode SW7 3EY is located in a major urban area, within the Courtfield ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the South Kensington area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Kensington is £122,187 per year. The nearest station is South Kensington, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Luke's Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
168
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

South Kensington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

South Kensington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in South Kensington is £122,187 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from SW7 3EY.

Flood risk

No risk

South Kensington near SW7 3EY 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW7 3EY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

South Kensington

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to South Kensington
0.3 mi

1

Gloucester Road

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Gloucester Road
0.8 mi

1,2

Earls Court

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Earls Court

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW7 3EY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Luke's GardensSmallWalking directions to St Luke's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
213
Population density
14,589 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
53.55(+99%)
Vehicle crime
43.04(+359%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.53(+5%)
Other theft
32.03(+180%)
Theft from the person
23.02(+145%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
89
41.98%
British
43
20.28%
Chinese
16
7.55%
Arab
10
4.72%
Indian
9
4.25%
Total population: 212

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
68.48%
Level 3 (A level)
18
9.78%
No qualifications
13
7.07%
Other
13
7.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.8%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
75%
Owns outright
10
10%
Other forms of private rent
5
5%
Owns with a mortgage
4
4%
Other social rented
4
4%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Courtfield

Median price£1,125,000
Price per sq ft£1,310
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£800K – £2.0M

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £1,125,000 (about £1,310 per square foot) in Courtfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £274,000 up to £12,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Courtfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£3,200,000£1,794
Flats76£1,092,500£1,225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Courtfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Courtfield.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,800,000£2,950,000
2017£1,150,000£2,887,500
2018£1,255,000£3,081,004
2019£1,150,000£3,455,000
2020£1,200,000£4,100,000
2021£1,270,000£2,567,500
2022£1,250,000£3,075,500
2023£1,250,000£2,718,425
2024£1,250,000£2,525,000
2025£1,000,000£3,075,000
2026£1,250,000£2,575,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Courtfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Courtfield.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,805£2,127
2017£1,463£1,707
2018£1,405£1,527
2019£1,328£1,700
2020£1,436£1,581
2021£1,452£1,757
2022£1,428£1,685
2023£1,465£1,640
2024£1,452£1,641
2025£1,267£1,661
2026£1,219£1,974
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Courtfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Courtfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW7 3EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW7 3EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 2025First Floor Flat, 14, Kendrick Mews, London, SW7 3HGFlatsLeasehold£800,000
09 Oct 202515, Reece Mews, London, SW7 3HEOtherFreehold£4,823,296
18 May 2026Flat 20, Petersham House, Harrington Road, London, SW7 3HDFlatsLeasehold£650,000
11 Mar 2026Flat 29, Petersham House, Harrington Road, London, SW7 3HDFlatsLeasehold£1,375,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 14, Petersham House, Harrington Road, London, SW7 3HDFlatsLeasehold£935,000

Schools

In the SW7 3EY postcode area, located within South Kensington, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW7 3EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMander Portman Woodward SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableQueen's Gate SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableGlendower Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW7 3EY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW7 3EY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express50-52 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3DYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miAP Food ExpressHarrington Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 3NDWalking directions to AP Food Express
0.1 miLittle Waitrose103 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LEWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.1 miKensington Express11 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3HZWalking directions to Kensington Express
0.1 miTreatsSouth Kensington Station Arcade, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 2NAWalking directions to Treats

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.

Band A£1,111
Band B£1,296
Band C£1,481
Band D£1,667
Band E£2,037
Band F£2,407
Band G£2,778
Band H£3,333

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 3EY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Greg Hammond

Courtfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Janet Evans

Courtfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Quentin Marshall

Courtfield - 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
WardCourtfieldE05009393
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South KensingtonE02000592
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 016FE01035713
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW7 3EY

Is SW7 3EY (South Kensington) safe?

The area around SW7 3EY records about 168 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW7 3EY?

The median sale price around SW7 3EY in South Kensington is £1,125,000 (about £1,310 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW7 3EY?

There are 20 schools close to SW7 3EY, including Mander Portman Woodward School, Queen's Gate School and Glendower Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW7 3EY?

The closest station to SW7 3EY is South Kensington in TfL zone 1, about 191 m away, serving the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW7 3EY?

SW7 3EY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW7 3EY (South Kensington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering SW7 3EY is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Greg Hammond (Conservative and Unionist Party), Janet Evans (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Quentin Marshall (Conservative and Unionist Party).