Chelsea

Population

40,891

Crime per 1,000 residents

697

Schools

19

Parks

22

Stations

9

GP practices

51

All amenities available within a 1 mile radius.

Overview

Chelsea is an affluent West London area along the River Thames, known for King’s Road, elegant streets, boutiques and high-value property. It sits close to South Kensington, Fulham and Battersea.

Vibe and lifestyle

Upmarket, polished and fashionable with a strong lifestyle focus. Popular with wealthy residents, professionals and international buyers.

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Safety and crime trends

28,490 crimes were recorded between 2024-04 and 2025-01, spanning 10 months of data. The category breakdown helps show whether activity is concentrated in a few offence types or spread across a broader mix of incidents.

Most recorded categories:Violent Crime (5,503) Anti Social Behaviour (5,066) Other Theft (3,477) Vehicle Crime (3,404) Theft From Person (2,999)

Families, schools and healthcare

The local education footprint includes 19 schools (14 primary, 4 secondary and 1 special schools), alongside 51 GP practices. Taken together, these figures provide a useful signal of how well the area serves both families and routine healthcare needs.

School outcomes:Good: 10Outstanding: 8Not Inspected: 1

Population and property context

Census data indicates a resident population of 40,891 across 21,214 occupied households. In the housing market, the average recorded sale price sits around £2,395,377, based on 1,948 transactions, giving a broad indication of local affordability and market activity.

Everyday convenience and connectivity

For everyday life, the area includes 19 supermarkets, 9 transport stations, 22 parks and 28 gyms. EV infrastructure is represented by 31 charging stations, helping round out a picture of convenience, mobility and leisure access.