SW3 3DN has a low crime rate (3.2 incidents per 1,000 residents). Crime levels are stable. It is in the Kensington and Chelsea borough.

What are property prices in SW3 3DN?

The median property price in SW3 3DN is £263k. Prices changed +33.3% in the past year. For a detailed breakdown by property type and price history, see the property section on LondonIQ.

How good is transport in SW3 3DN?

SW3 3DN has a PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) of 4, on a scale of 1a (lowest) to 6b (highest). The nearest tube station is South Kensington Underground Station, approximately 5.1 minutes away. There are 0 bus routes serving the area.

What are the schools like near SW3 3DN?

The nearest primary school to SW3 3DN is Marlborough Primary School rated Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nearest secondary school is St. Thomas More Language College (Ofsted: Good). LondonIQ shows Ofsted ratings and exam scores for all nearby schools.

What is the liveability score for SW3 3DN?

SW3 3DN has a liveability score of 75/100, placing it in the top 16% of London postcodes. The score combines safety, transport, schools, environment, and amenities data.

SW3 3DN Postcode — Crime Rate, Schools & House Prices

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At a glance

📍SW3 3DN is in Brompton & Hans Town, Kensington and Chelsea — exceptional school provision — 100% Good or Outstanding.
🏠Property prices average £263k (median). Crime is 95% below the London average.
👤Best for: Families, Investors, Young professionals

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Property

1 May

Prices, sales volume and market trends

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Low transaction volume — only 3 sales in 24 months. Price figures may not reflect the wider area. Treat with caution.

£263,000

Median sale price

+33.3%

This year

Flat

Dominant type

Price history

5-year change

+23.0%

Sales (24 months)3

New build0.0%

Avg flat£263,000

Price per m²£12,767/m²

Avg floor area20.6 m²

EPC breakdown

17%

11%

Based on 29 properties · Confidence: medium

Street mix

Flat 100%

LHA rates — Inner West London

Shared room£760/mo

1 bedroom£1350/mo

2 bedrooms£1625/mo

3 bedrooms£2050/mo

4 bedrooms£2550/mo

Stamp duty

Standard buyer£650

First-time buyerFTB

£0

Additional propertyBTL/2nd

£8,540

England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%

5-year fixed4.32%

SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

6.6×

Price-to-income

£1,316/mo

Est. mortgage

Low

Market activity

100d

Days to sell

Rising

Market momentum

Energy & construction

Solar yield858 kWh/kWp/yr

Heat pump suitableYes

EPC upgrade costMedium

Rebuild cost estimate£51,500

Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.

Construction era1930-1949

WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Heating fuelmains gas (community)

GlazingSingle glazed

Council tax band Band DAnnual charge £1,224

Price growth potentialLow

Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator

Stamp duty on median price (£263,000)

£650

Standard buyer

£0

First-time buyer

Save £650

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Deposit

Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.

Investment

Rental yield, rent and gentrification

Investment score

Strong

Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.

Avg monthly rent£2,557

Gross yield11.67% (high)

Gentrification score36/100

Sales last 12 months2

Rental market

Very High

Demand

Very Low

Void risk

Young professional

Tenant profile

+11.2%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Low

Market activity

100d

Est. days to sell

17/100

Velocity score

Future outlook

Low

Price growth potential

High

Development pressure

Low

New supply risk

Safety

22 Apr

Crime rates and local incidents

LOW CRIME

3.2 incidents per 1,000 residents

→ Stable

-95% vs borough

Crime by type

Other3068

Violence & sexual offences1271

Anti-social behaviour1213

Vehicle crime1202

Theft1176

Burglary470

Robbery258

Drug offences136

Road safety

100

Road safety score

Accidents (5yr)

Crime is 195% below London average

Transport

1 May

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 4

Good

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South Kensington Underground StationCircle line

5.1 min walk

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London Victoria→ Victoria

0 min

Nearby stations

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South Kensington Underground StationPiccadilly · Circle

6 min walk

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Sloane Square Underground StationCircle · District

10 min walk

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Gloucester Road Underground StationDistrict · Circle

13 min walk

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Hyde Park Corner Underground StationPiccadilly

20 min walk

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London VictoriaNational Rail

20 min walk

🚌No bus stops within 400m

Walkability score

505

Footpaths (500m)

Santander docks (800m)

0.1 km

Nearest cycle dock

Central London commute times

35 min

London Bridge

24 min

Victoria ★

33 min

Waterloo

41 min

Canary Wharf

44 min

City

Source: TfL Journey Planner (sector-level)

Location

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

Education score

Excellent for families

★ Top school within 1km

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Primary

Marlborough Primary School

Not yet inspected · 1 min walk

KS2: 106.5

★★

Secondary

St. Thomas More Language College

Good · 5 min walk

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding

Childcare

Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Not inspected · 10 min walk

6 primaries · 1 secondaries · 1 childcare — within 1km

Environment

22 Apr

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW

Low

Surface waterNONE

No assessed surface water flood risk

Air qualityLOW

NO₂: 30.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

NoiseLOW

none

Radon riskLOW

0.5% of local properties affected

ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 1.5 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB10% green spaceTree canopy: 13%

Nearest SSSI: Barn Elms Wetland Centre SSSI — 4.7 km

Energy

Solar: 858 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Medium

Ground stability

Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL

Subsidence risk: Low

Shrink-swell: Low

Running sand risk: Medium

Insurance risk

Standard

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Low

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT

30 FLOOD WALK, SW3 5RR

8 min walk

85%

Recommend GP

85%

Overall GP experience

GPs within 1km

Dentists within 1km

Nearest hospitalThe Royal Marsden Hospital · 407 m

Nearest A&EUNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 4.3 km

A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95%80.1%

Demographics

22 Apr

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 3/10

More deprived than average

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rank: 9,450 nationally

1,089

Est. population

27,833/km²

48%

Employed

54%

Degree educated

£39,700

Median income

6.5%

Claimant rate

Inner cityVery high densityRenters

Community stability

Age profile

Under 188%

18–3431%

35–4920%

50–6422%

65+19%

Tenure

Own outright8%

Own (mortgage)4%

Private rent48%

Social rent39%

Shared ownership0%

Ethnicity

White British32%

White Other27%

Asian14%

Black8%

Mixed7%

Other11%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional40%

Routine / semi-routine14%

No car household76%

Unemployed6%

No qualifications16%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Private rent 48%Social rent 39%

vs. London

Income vs London-5.5%

Price vs London-49.4%

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majorityConservative

Ward majority vote22.3%

Ward turnout29%

Election year2022

MPJoe Powell (Labour)

MP majority2,903

ConstituencyKensington and Bayswater

Councillors

Walaa IdrisConservative

Sof McVeighConservative

Mary Caroline WealeConservative

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

115

Parks (1km)

Restaurants (800m)

Cafes (800m)

Pubs (400m)

Pharmacies (800m)

Gyms (1km)

Sports (1km)

Convenience

Nearest supermarketHere Organic Warehouse · 508 m

3 tennis courts2 swimming pools

Libraries (1km)

Cinemas (2km)

385m

Post office

Nearby shops

Jago Butchers149 m

Haynes Hanson & Clark154 m

Andreas183 m

The Pie Man193 m

Nearby cafes

Cafe Muse199 m

Finns of Chelsea203 m

Volonté212 m

Jak's Cafe241 m

Nearby restaurants

Tokyo Sukiyaki Tei43 m

Gaucho63 m

Elystan Street84 m

Villa Mamas117 m

Nearby pubs

Barts33 m

The Admiral Codrington174 m

Eclipse178 m

Jak's Bars219 m

Nearby gyms

KX Gym Health Club99 m

Vita Pilates139 m

Core Flex Pilates274 m

KXU628 m

Nearby pharmacies

Chelsea Green Pharmacy197 m

Boots399 m

Harleys Pharmacy551 m

Life Pharmacy555 m

Nearby health

Eudelo Skin Experience Centre130 m

The Royal Marsden Hospital407 m

Kensington International Clinic421 m

The Wellington Clinic424 m

Food hygiene (5-star)85% of 247

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