Postcode sector · SW6 5

London SW6 5 area guide

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Is London SW6 5 a good place to live?

In London (SW6 5), recorded crime is 28% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,058,730 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in London SW6 5

London SW6 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,023 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £173,024 (184 sales)1996: £175,916 (240 sales)1997: £200,775 (223 sales)1998: £240,526 (186 sales)1999: £302,655 (280 sales)2000: £302,992 (195 sales)2001: £377,874 (216 sales)2002: £382,755 (221 sales)2003: £378,366 (176 sales)2004: £452,625 (185 sales)2005: £434,856 (166 sales)2006: £550,103 (210 sales)2007: £611,124 (185 sales)2008: £597,674 (85 sales)2009: £697,015 (100 sales)2010: £803,947 (139 sales)2011: £729,437 (155 sales)2012: £931,577 (126 sales)2013: £1,010,941 (142 sales)2014: £1,075,164 (144 sales)2015: £1,125,926 (137 sales)2016: £1,231,581 (100 sales)2017: £1,139,446 (97 sales)2018: £946,155 (109 sales)2019: £979,707 (107 sales)2020: £1,036,183 (87 sales)2021: £1,105,928 (151 sales)2022: £1,216,218 (129 sales)2023: £1,110,311 (103 sales)2024: £1,058,730 (116 sales)2025: £1,218,485 (107 sales)2026: £1,065,893 (14 sales) 2026: £1,065,893 (14 sales) — part year so far £1,231,581 £173,024 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SW6 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (14 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 27 crimesSep 24: 36 crimesOct 24: 34 crimesNov 24: 34 crimesDec 24: 42 crimesJan 25: 27 crimesFeb 25: 55 crimesMar 25: 34 crimesApr 25: 47 crimesMay 25: 43 crimesJun 25: 45 crimesJul 25: 59 crimesAug 25: 37 crimesSep 25: 41 crimesOct 25: 43 crimesNov 25: 47 crimesDec 25: 43 crimesJan 26: 56 crimesFeb 26: 47 crimesMar 26: 64 crimesApr 26: 50 crimes Apr 26: 50 crimes 64 27 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SW6 5 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 43/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
33
One-person households
34%
Households with children
24%
Households
6,039

Owned 36% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 41%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SW6 5.

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London SW6 5: frequently asked questions

Is London SW6 5 a good place to live?

In London (SW6 5), recorded crime is 28% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,058,730 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in London SW6 5?

Recorded crime in London SW6 5 runs at 342.5 per 1,000 properties, 28% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SW6 5 safe?

Crime in London SW6 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW6 5 runs at 342.5 per 1,000 properties, 28% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SW6 5?

Homes in London SW6 5 sell for around £1,058,730 on average, based on 116 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SW6 5 at risk of flooding?

London SW6 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,023 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London SW6 5?

There are 2 schools in London SW6 5 (0 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in London SW6 5 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in London SW6 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is London SW6 5 a deprived area?

London SW6 5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).