Moving to SW7 Brompton & Hans Town

Commuting from SW7

Good · 25–35 min

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

• Waterloo35 min
• King's Cross37 min
• Liverpool Street42 min
• Canary Wharf48 min
• Paddington28 min
• Victoria26 min

Who already lives in SW7?

Low · 16–21%18.8% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How SW7 compares nearby

Moving to SW7 — FAQ

What's it like to live in SW7?

SW7 (Brompton & Hans Town, Kensington and Chelsea) scores 52/100 overall — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 159). Safety 53/100, green space 17/100, family life 55/100, commute 83/100. 18.8% of nearby households have dependent children (very low family density).

How long is the commute from SW7?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 26 minutes to Victoria (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 SW7?

Annual Band D council tax in SW7 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 SW7?

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 SW7?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in SW7 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 53/100.

Is SW7 a good place to move to with kids?

Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: safety (53/100) and family infrastructure (55/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to School Owl catchment guidance, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.