The bottom line
SW7 5PY offers exceptional schools (100% Good/Outstanding), low crime, fast broadband and a green environment — a strong choice for Families and Young professionals.
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Location
Area Profile & Benchmarks
Area identity and London comparisons
Area Identity
London Benchmarks
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Postcode Personality
“The family fortress”
How SW7 5PY has changed
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
77
Education score
Primary
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Good · Inspected Dec 2023 · 8 min walk
Secondary
Holland Park School
Inadequate · Inspected Apr 2022 · 18 min walk
100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding · based on 19 schools within 1.5km
Childcare
Childcare
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Not inspected · 21 min walk
3 primaries · 0 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Low crime
122.6 incidents per 1,000 residents
+8% vs borough
Crime by type
Stop & search
1.0
per 1,000 residents
→ Stable
trend
Road safety
100
Road safety score
0
Accidents (5yr)
3
Serious within 200m
Fire risk
LOW
Risk band
0
Incidents (1yr)
0
Incidents (5yr)
Nearest station: Kensington Fire Station · 735m
Crime is +89% above London average
Property
Prices, sales volume and market trends
Property
Prices, sales volume and market trends
EPC breakdown
Based on 2 properties · Confidence: very_low
LHA rates — Inner West London
Current mortgage rates
Bank of England (monthly average)
Affordability
Energy & construction
BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Price Trajectory
2004–2021 · CAGR
+4.3%
Total change
+103%
Market Activity
Price Velocity & Acceleration
Current Velocity
+103.3%
per year
Acceleration
+0.00
change in velocity
Market State
Strong growth
Price Distribution
P25: £700k+ · P75: £700k+ · 2 sales
Market Cycle
Market Eras
| Era | Period | Start price | End price | Change | Avg sales/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-dot-com plateau | 2004–2004 | £1.23m | £1.23m | +0% | 1 |
| Pandemic surge | 2021–2021 | £2.50m | £2.50m | +0% | 1 |
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Market condition
Strong Seller's Market
Higher score = better conditions for buyers
Score breakdown
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
PTAL 5
Very Good
Nearby stations
72
Walkability score
163
Footpaths (500m)
31
Santander docks (800m)
0.0 km
Nearest cycle dock
Central London commute times
▎ marker = outer-London average per hub. ↓ green = below average. ↑ orange = above average. ≈ grey = at average. · Source: TfL Journey Planner (sampled)
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
8
Car parks (800m)
4
EV chargers (800m)
Connectivity
Broadband and mobile coverage
Connectivity
Broadband and mobile coverage
100%
Full fibre
100%
Gigabit
100%
5G outdoor
100%
4G outdoor
Mobile operators
Broadband providers
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Nearest SSSI: Barn Elms Wetland Centre SSSI — 3.9 km
Energy
Ground stability
Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL
Subsidence risk: Low
Shrink-swell: Low
Running sand risk: Medium
Landslide records (2km): None recorded
Insurance risk
Cost band
Flood risk
Subsidence risk
Flood claim prob.
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
1,526 hrs/yr
Sunshine
601 mm/yr
Rainfall
22.8°C
Summer avg
3.1°C
Winter avg
Source: Met Office UK Climate Averages 1991-2020
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
THE SURGERY
7 KYNANCE PLACE, SW7 4QS
1 min walk
83%
Recommend GP
83%
Overall GP experience
8
GPs within 1km
7
Dentists within 1km
8
Care homes (1km)
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
92
Parks (1km)
71
Restaurants (800m)
24
Cafes (800m)
4
Pubs (400m)
2
Pharmacies (800m)
7
Gyms (1km)
8
Sports (1km)
5
Convenience
Nightlife (500m)
0
Nightclubs
4
Late-night venues
3
Libraries (1km)
4
Cinemas (2km)
55m
Post office
Nearby shops
Nearby cafes
Nearby restaurants
Nearby pubs
Nearby gyms
Nearby pharmacies
Nearby health
Business
Local businesses registered here
Business
Local businesses registered here
High street
EHigh street health
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
62
Investment score
Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.
Rental market
Demand
Void risk
Tenant profile
Rent growth (1yr)
Market liquidity
Future outlook
59.4
Price growth score
Development pressure
New supply risk
Infrastructure pipeline
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Decile 6/10
Around average
Index of Multiple Deprivation
Rank: 17,525 nationally
1,044
Est. population
14,214/km²
63%
Employed
72%
Degree educated
£54,700
Median income
1.5%
Claimant rate
26
Community stability
Age profile
Tenure
Ethnicity
Employment & lifestyle
Housing tenure (Census 2021)
vs. London
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Housing pipeline (800m)
Named schemes (500m)
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Councillors
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