Is SW3 5EW a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

1015 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SW3 5EW. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
222
Anti-social behaviour
216
Other theft
146
Shoplifting
101
Vehicle crime
81
Burglary
62
Theft from the person
61
Public order
50

House prices

£1,232,640

Average price in Kensington and Chelsea (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 14.1% year on year.

Terraced
£2,429,086
Semi-detached
£3,051,816
Detached
£4,525,386
Flat / maisonette
£971,688

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SW3 5EW specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SW3 5EW on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SW3 5EW on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

Compare crime and area data a short walk away.

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