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SW5

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW5 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,176,431
1yr change ▼ 15.6%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,176,431

▼ 15.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

310% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

379 Mbps

Property Prices in SW5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW5 is £1,176,431, which is 10% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW5 cost 309.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW5 have fallen 15.6% 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 £2,235,219 0
Semi-detached £1,411,717 0
Terraced £2,241,298 39
Flat £1,037,831 559
All types £1,176,431 642

5-Year Price History

£1005K £1071K £1137K £1203K £1269K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SW5

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW5 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
70.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
14.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
26.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
68.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
80.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SW5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW5 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bousfield Primary School Primary Good mi
Collingham Other Not inspected mi
Wetherby School, Kensington Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

144,518

Population

62

Median Age

12%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
12.0%
Private rent
35.0%
Social rent
28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SW5 are 379.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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379.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW5 is collected by London Council. The Band D rate is £1,090/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

SW5 — LONDON

Area Summary

SW5 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,176,431, 310% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (379 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SW5 LONDON

What is the average house price in SW5 LONDON?
The average house price in SW5 (LONDON) is £1,176,431, based on 642 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 310% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.6% over the past year.
Is SW5 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SW5 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (70.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (68.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SW5 LONDON?
The population of SW5 (LONDON) is approximately 144,518 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 12% of homes are owner-occupied, 35% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SW5?
The average broadband download speed in SW5 is 379 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SW5 LONDON?
There are 3 schools in or near SW5. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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