Bolney Gate Knightsbridge, Westminster
4 addresses across 1 postcode (SW7), about 110 m long. USRN 8402041.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £9,000,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band H; Band D in Westminster costs £1,050 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is London Paddington, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 130 m away, and Hyde Park (130 hectares) is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 26.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Imperial College Health Centre, about 270 m away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 213 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £9,000,000 | £9,000,000 | £9,000,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £18,250,000 | £18,250,000 | £18,250,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £5,650,000 | £5,650,000 | £5,650,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £3,650,000 | £3,650,000 | £3,650,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2020 | 5 SW7 1QW | Terraced | £9,000,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Feb 2013 | 3 SW7 1QW | Terraced | £18,250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jul 2009 | 3 SW7 1QW | Terraced | £5,650,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jul 2002 | 5 SW7 1QW | Terraced | £3,650,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 382 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Westminster in 2026-27: Band D £1,050 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £700 | £816 | £933 | £1,050 | £1,283 | £1,516 | £1,749 | £2,099 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band H (62% of about 1,030 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed.
- Tree preservation orders: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 2 - 8 Rutland Gate London SW7 1PJ, pending decision (150 m)
- 2 - 8 Rutland Gate London SW7 1PJ, pending decision (150 m)
- 2 - 8 Rutland Gate London SW7 1PJ, permissioned (150 m)
- SW7 1SE HYDE PARK BARRACKS, not permissioned (390 m)
- SW7 1SE HYDE PARK BARRACKS, not permissioned (390 m)
- SW7 1SE HYDE PARK BARRACKS, not permissioned (390 m)
- 60-62 Walton Street SW3 2HH: up to 6 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- K1, 33-35 Brompton Road: up to 24 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW7 1QW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | London Paddington 70 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| London Victoria 54 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bond Street 43 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Knightsbridge Underground Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| South Kensington Underground Station | 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Gloucester Road Underground Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prince Of Wales Gate Knightsbridge | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Victoria Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Cadogan Pier Chelsea | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central London Car Parking | 170 m |
| EV charging points | 63 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 15.7 km (9.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 20.4 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Imperial College Health Centre | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 160 m |
| Hospital | Royal Marsden Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Police Roll Of Honour Trust | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NatWest ATM | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hyde Park 130 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | St Luke's Gardens 5,940 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,320 m² | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 13 parks and gardens, 243 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Russian Orthodox Patriarchial Church of the Assumption of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 110 m east. 427 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 31 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Orthodox Patriarchial Church of the Assumption of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m east |
| Royal Geographical Society | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m west |
| The Oratory | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The Oratory House (Block Parallel to Brompton Road, Brompton Oratory) | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Hans Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Hyde Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Kensington Palace | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 520 m (0.3 miles) north |
| The Long Water | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Round Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Chelsea Reach | Tidal water | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Paddington Green | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Barrow Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 26.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
3 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Westminster: see them on the Westminster page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Thomas More Language College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James & St John Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bousfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Barnabas' CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subzero SW7 1NR | Retailers - other | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brighton College Prep Kensington SW7 1ND | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Imperial College Nursery SW7 1NA | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| East Side Bar SW7 1BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Essentials Convenience Store SW7 1AW | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 17 May 2022 |
| Stein'S Berlin SW7 2PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Ognisko Restaurant SW7 2PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Shezan Restaurant SW7 1ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Imperial College Business School - Cafe SW7 2AS | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Fusion 54 SW7 2AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2024 |
| The Pantry SW7 2AZ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Cheval Knightsbridge SW7 1EW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Levels SW3 1HQ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Caffe Concerto SW3 1HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| GOAT Burger SW3 1HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Public order | 35 |
| Vehicle crime | 21 |
| Theft from the person | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A315 (88); On or near Prince'S Gate (58); On or near Moncorvo Close (20); On or near Ennismore Gardens (16); On or near Gate Mews (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 61% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 22% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 100% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 52% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SW7 1QW: 4 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Moncorvo Close · Ennismore Gardens · Ennismore Gardens · Rutland Gate Mews · Exhibition Road · Rutland Gate · Kensington Road · Ennismore Gardens · Ennismore Gardens Mews · South Carriage Drive · Gate Mews · Princes Gate
All the streets in SW7 and across Westminster.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.