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SW7 4SS

Gloucester Road

Courtfield

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Detailed insights for SW7 4SS

Overview

Postcode SW7 4SS 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
243
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

South Kensington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,929 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

South Kensington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.5%

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.

Income level

10/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from SW7 4SS.

Flood risk

No risk

South Kensington near SW7 4SS 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 Gloucester Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW7 4SS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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
0.6 mi

1,2

Earls Court

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Earls Court

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
145
Population density
3,750 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
80.14(+198%)
Other theft
65.96(+477%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.13(+32%)
Vehicle crime
34.75(+271%)
Theft from the person
26.24(+180%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
52
35.62%
British
39
26.71%
Indian
11
7.53%
Chinese
10
6.85%
Other Asian
8
5.48%
Total population: 146

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
62.61%
Level 3 (A level)
17
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
8.7%
No qualifications
5
4.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
5
4.35%
Total 16+ residents: 115

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
25
44.64%
Owns with a mortgage
11
19.64%
Owns outright
9
16.07%
Other social rented
5
8.93%
Other forms of private rent
4
7.14%
Total households: 56

Property prices in Courtfield

Median price£1,150,000
Price per sq ft£1,310
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£813K – £2.1M

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £1,150,000 (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
Terraced12£3,100,000£1,780
Flats74£1,100,000£1,226

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£997,500£3,075,000
2026£1,375,000£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£1,252£1,661
2026£1,288£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW7 4SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW7 4SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026Flat 9, 12, Stanhope Mews West, London, SW7 5RBFlatsLeasehold£680,000
17 Dec 2025Flat 4, 19, Stanhope Mews West, London, SW7 5RBFlatsLeasehold£800,000
04 Mar 2025Flat 2, 19, Stanhope Mews West, London, SW7 5RBFlatsLeasehold£680,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 1, 60, Stanhope Gardens, London, SW7 5RFFlatsLeasehold£775,000
05 Jun 2025Flat 4, 60, Stanhope Gardens, London, SW7 5RFFlatsLeasehold£2,100,000

Schools

In the SW7 4SS postcode area, located within South Kensington, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW7 4SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Philip's SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableGlendower Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableMander Portman Woodward SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW7 4SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW7 4SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express87-93 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miWaitroseGloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 4LLWalking directions to Waitrose
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
0.2 miLondis156 Old Brompton Road, London, SW5 0BEWalking directions to Londis

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 4SS, 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 016CE01002835
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW7 4SS

Is SW7 4SS (South Kensington) safe?

The area around SW7 4SS 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.

What is the average house price near SW7 4SS?

The median sale price around SW7 4SS in South Kensington is £1,150,000 (about £1,310 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW7 4SS?

There are 20 schools close to SW7 4SS, including St Philip's School (Good), Glendower Preparatory School and Mander Portman Woodward School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW7 4SS?

The closest station to SW7 4SS is Gloucester Road in TfL zone 1, about 104 m away, serving the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around SW7 4SS?

SW7 4SS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,929 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW7 4SS (South Kensington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering SW7 4SS 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).

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.