Postcode SW7 5LY is located in a major urban area, within the Queen's Gate ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Queen's Gate area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Queen's Gate is £90,095 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Queen's Gate has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,530 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Queen's Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Queen's Gate is £90,095 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from SW7 5LY.
Queen's Gate near SW7 5LY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | High Street Kensington | Circle, District | Walking directions to High Street Kensington |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £1,470,000 in Queen's Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £372,500 up to £10,815,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 63 | £1,275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £4,000,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £2,200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queen's Gate
In the SW7 5LY postcode area, located within Queen's Gate, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW7 5LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Berry's News & Wines | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 4QT | Walking directions to Berry's News & Wines |
| 0.1 mi | Partridges | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 5PL | Walking directions to Partridges |
| 0.2 mi | Ross Food & Wine | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 4RB | Walking directions to Ross Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 4LL | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 87-93 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.