Postcode SW7 5BW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 414.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Kensington is £91,100 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
South Kensington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 414.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income of residents in South Kensington is £91,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SW7 5BW.
South Kensington near SW7 5BW 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | High Street Kensington | Circle, District | Walking directions to High Street Kensington |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £977,200 in Courtfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £5,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 75 | £950,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £2,500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Courtfield
In the SW7 5BW 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 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | AP Food Express | Harrington Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 3ND | Walking directions to AP Food Express |
| 0.2 mi | Berry's News & Wines | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 4QT | Walking directions to Berry's News & Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Partridges | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 5PL | Walking directions to Partridges |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.