Postcode SW7 5LE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
South Kensington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in South Kensington is £122,187 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from SW7 5LE.
South Kensington near SW7 5LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Kensington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | South Kensington | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to South Kensington |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Gloucester Road |
| 0.7 mi | 1 | High Street Kensington | Circle, District | Walking directions to High Street Kensington |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW7 5LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | Flat 4, 47, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2ED | Flats | Leasehold | £900,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Flat 2, 71, Queen'S Gate, London, SW7 5JT | Flats | Leasehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Flat 3, 70, Queen'S Gate, London, SW7 5JT | Flats | Leasehold | £655,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Flat B, 3, Queensberry Place, London, SW7 2DL | Flats | Leasehold | £1,170,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Flat 3, 1, Queensberry Place, London, SW7 2DL | Flats | Leasehold | £835,000 |
In the SW7 5LE postcode area, located within South Kensington, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW7 5LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AP Food Express | Harrington Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 3ND | Walking directions to AP Food Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3DY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 87-93 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | 103 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LE | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Treats | South Kensington Station Arcade, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 2NA | Walking directions to Treats |
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 5LE, 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 5LE 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.
The median sale price around SW7 5LE 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 5LE, including Queen's Gate School, Glendower Preparatory School and Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW7 5LE is South Kensington in TfL zone 1, about 318 m away, serving the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines.
SW7 5LE 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).
The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering SW7 5LE 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).