Postcode SW7 4JJ 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 242.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 Gloucester Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Redcliffe Square Gardens.
South Kensington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,401 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
South Kensington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.5% 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.
The average income per household in South Kensington is £122,187 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from SW7 4JJ.
South Kensington near SW7 4JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | South Kensington | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to South Kensington |
| 0.5 mi | 1,2 | Earls Court | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Earls Court |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Redcliffe Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Redcliffe Square Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £3,200,000 | £1,794 |
| Flats | 76 | £1,092,500 | £1,225 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW7 4JJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2025 | 34, Hereford Square, London, SW7 4NB | Terraced | Freehold | £6,095,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 27, Hereford Square, London, SW7 4NB | Terraced | Freehold | £12,700,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 2, Wetherby Place, London, SW7 4ND | Flats | Leasehold | £1,140,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2025 | Flat D, 38, Ashburn Place, London, SW7 4JR | Flats | Leasehold | £2,050,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 1, Wetherby Studios, Wetherby Place, London, SW7 4NU | Flats | Freehold | £2,350,000 |
In the SW7 4JJ postcode area, located within South Kensington, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW7 4JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 87-93 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 4LL | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 156 Old Brompton Road, London, SW5 0BE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | AP Food Express | Harrington Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 3ND | Walking directions to AP Food Express |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | 103 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LE | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW7 4JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Greg Hammond
Courtfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Evans
Courtfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Quentin Marshall
Courtfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Powell
Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW7 4JJ records about 243 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.
The median sale price around SW7 4JJ in South Kensington is £1,125,000 (about £1,310 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW7 4JJ, including St Philip's School (Good), Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School (Good) and Falkner House. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW7 4JJ is Gloucester Road in TfL zone 1, about 162 m away, serving the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines.
SW7 4JJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,401 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering SW7 4JJ 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).