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Area guide

Living in SW5, Kensington

Average price

£1,204,072

-13.8% in a year · -23% in 5 years

Area score

29/100

Poor · around SW5 0BU

Crime

1284

reported a month within a mile of the centre

House prices over 10 years

Kensington and Chelsea · UK House Price Index

20172026

What makes up the score

Crime1284 crimes a month within a mile
Flood riskLow flood risk
Schools0 good or outstanding schools nearby

Who lives here

Census 2021, neighbourhood around SW5 0BU

Owners 33%Private renters 60%Social renters 7%

Schools nearby

  • Bousfield Primary School
  • Wetherby School, Kensington
  • Collingham
  • St Philip's School
  • Falkner House

Figures for SW5 0BU and its surroundings, updated 14 Nov 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, police.uk, ONS and other Open Government Licence data.