Moving to SW5 Earl's Court

Commuting from SW5

Excellent · Under 25 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

• Waterloo29 min
• King's Cross31 min
• Liverpool Street37 min
• Canary Wharf42 min
• Paddington17 min
• Victoria19 min

Who already lives in SW5?

Average · 22–27%22.2% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How SW5 compares nearby

Moving to SW5 — FAQ

What's it like to live in SW5?

SW5 (Earl's Court, Kensington and Chelsea) scores 73/100 overall — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 76). Safety 53/100, green space 83/100, family life 75/100, commute 96/100. 22.2% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

How long is the commute from SW5?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 17 minutes to Paddington (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.

How much is council tax in SW5?

Annual Band D council tax in SW5 is £1,652 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.

What are the schools like in SW5?

Kensington and Chelsea has few state schools relative to demand, so cut-offs are extremely tight and faith criteria dominate.

What's the crime rate in SW5?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in SW5 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 53/100.

Is SW5 a good place to move to with kids?

Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: safety (53/100) and family infrastructure (75/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to School Owl catchment guidance, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.