Postcode report
Is SW5 0BE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SW5 0BE: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW5 0BE is a postcode in Redcliffe, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW5 0BE, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW5 0BE are health and local prosperity, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SW5 0BE is based on Kensington and Chelsea 016 Census 2021. It covers 5,762 residents, 10,157 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 38% owner-occupied, 54% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near SW5 0BE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £800k from 36 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW5 0BE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW5 0BE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SW5 0BE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 127 HMO licences, 73 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SW5 0BE
Is SW5 0BE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SW5 0BE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SW5 0BE?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SW5 0BE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SW5 0BE?
LocaleIQ matched SW5 0BE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW5 0BE?
The latest median sold price is £800k based on 36 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW5 0BE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 127 HMO licences, 73 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.