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SW3

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW3 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £2,472,088
1yr change ▼ 3.7%
Crime 238% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£2,472,088

▼ 3.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

761% above national avg

Crime Rate

274.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

238% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

357 Mbps

Property Prices in SW3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW3 is £2,472,088, which is 89% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW3 cost 761.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW3 have fallen 3.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £9,218,750 4
Semi-detached £8,064,085 13
Terraced £4,574,665 253
Flat £1,491,613 757
All types £2,472,088 1110

5-Year Price History

£2259K £2383K £2508K £2632K £2756K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SW3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 274.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW3 has a crime rate significantly 238% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
51.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
11.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
32.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
43.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
103.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SW3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW3 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Marlborough Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Garden House School Other Not inspected mi

3

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

209,996

Population

62

Median Age

11%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
11.0%
Private rent
39.0%
Social rent
28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SW3 are 357.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW3 is collected by Westminster. The Band D rate is £914/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

SW

SW3 — LONDON

Area Summary

SW3 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£2,472,088, 761% above national average), higher-than-average crime (238% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (357 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SW3 LONDON

What is the average house price in SW3 LONDON?
The average house price in SW3 (LONDON) is £2,472,088, based on 1110 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 761% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.7% over the past year.
Is SW3 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SW3 is above the national average (274.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (51.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (43.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SW3 LONDON?
The population of SW3 (LONDON) is approximately 209,996 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 11% of homes are owner-occupied, 39% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SW3?
The average broadband download speed in SW3 is 357 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SW3 LONDON?
There are 10 schools in or near SW3. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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