Postcode SW7 5HE is located in a major urban area, within the Brompton & Hans Town 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 266.8 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
South Kensington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,054 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
South Kensington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 266.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from SW7 5HE.
South Kensington near SW7 5HE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| 0.3 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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £1,495,000 in Brompton & Hans Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £7,950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 87 | £1,130,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £3,500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brompton & Hans Town
In the SW7 5HE postcode area, located within South Kensington, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW7 5HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Union Extra | Sherfield Walkway, Westminster, SW7 2BS | Walking directions to Union Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Partridges | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 5PL | Walking directions to Partridges |
| 0.2 mi | Berry's News & Wines | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 4QT | Walking directions to Berry's News & Wines |
| 0.2 mi | AP Food Express | Harrington Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 3ND | Walking directions to AP Food Express |
| 0.2 mi | Ross Food & Wine | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 4RB | Walking directions to Ross Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.