Richards Place, London
House prices, sold prices and local information for SW3 2LA.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Richards Place, London have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £2,825,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £814,667. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 43% flat, 29% terraced, 29% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Richards Place range from £605,000 to £2,825,000. 57% of homes sold here were freehold and 43% leasehold.
House prices on Richards Place compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Richards Place has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SW3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 57% freehold and 43% leasehold across 7 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 3 | £814,667 | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Terraced | 2 | £1,567,500 | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £2,462,500 | 13 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Richards Place
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Richards Place SW3 2LA | 13 Apr 2026 | £2,825,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Richards Place SW3 2LA | 22 Sep 2023 | £714,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Richards Place SW3 2LA | 26 Mar 2021 | £835,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Richards Place SW3 2LA | 18 Mar 2021 | £605,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Richards Place SW3 2LA | 13 Jan 2021 | £2,100,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Richards Place SW3 2LA | 16 Mar 2017 | £1,125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Richards Place SW3 2LA | 5 Apr 2016 | £2,300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Richards Place | £2,100,000 (Jan 2021) → £2,825,000 (Apr 2026) | +35% over 5 yrs |
| 14, Richards Place | £605,000 (Mar 2021) → £714,000 (Sep 2023) | +18% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Richards Place
Crime
1,078 crimes were reported within about a mile of Richards Place in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Other theft | 200 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 180 |
| Shoplifting | 144 |
| Theft from the person | 96 |
| Vehicle crime | 78 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Richards Place is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames from Vauxhall Bridge to Battersea Bridge Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, City of London, City of Westminster, Ken and Chelsea Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames riverside from the Thames Barrier to Putney Bridge Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Richards Place
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School 466 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Knightsbridge School 295 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Sussex House School 184 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 8–13 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St. Thomas More Language College 489 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 225 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hill House School 396 pupils | Other independent school | 4–13 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 210 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| More House School 79 pupils | Other independent school Roman Catholic | 9–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- London Victoria station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- London Victoria station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- West Brompton station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- South Kensington Underground Station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Sloane Square Underground Station 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fulham Road (SW3) (->S) 3 min walk
- Fulham Road (SW3) (->N, SLOANE AVENUE) 3 min walk
- Marlborough Primary School (->E) 3 min walk
- Marlborough Primary School (->NW) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Knightsbridge Medical Centre
71-75 Pavilion Road, London · 0.4 mi - Imperial College Health Centre
40 Princes Gardens, London · 0.4 mi - The Chelsea Practice
43 Chelsea Manor Street, London · 0.6 mi - Health Partners At Violet Melchett
30 Flood Walk, London · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Sloane Avenue Local · 0.2 mi
- Little Waitrose Little Waitrose Knightsbridge · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Brompton Road Local · 0.3 mi
- Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market King's Road · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Chelsea Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Chelsea Green (astell) Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Knightsbridge Orthodontics · 0.3 mi
- Thurloe Street Dental · 0.3 mi
- Happy Kids Dental Practice Limited · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 43.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 51.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 575 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,144 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Kensington and Chelsea with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Richards Place
Ethnic group
| Here | Kensington and Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.2% | 63.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.7% | 11.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.8% | 9.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.8% | 7.8% |
Religion
| Here | Kensington and Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57% | 48.4% |
| No religion | 21.2% | 24.9% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 10% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 11.6% |
| Jewish | 3% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Kensington and Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.4% | 45.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 52.6% | 54.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Kensington and Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 69% | 59.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 11.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.9% |
General health
| Here | Kensington and Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 71% | 59.8% |
| Good health | 20.9% | 26.7% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Kensington and Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 43.8% | 58.3% |
| 1 car or van in household | 42.1% | 32.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 12.2% | 7.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.9% | 1.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Kensington and Chelsea.
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