12,569 people · median £1,165,000 · Kensington and Chelsea
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Sold price trend -14.7%
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Chelsea is an affluent London neighbourhood with a median property price of £1,165,000. Flats dominate the market, with 243 sales in the past year at a median of £900,000, while terraced homes command £3,600,000. Property prices have declined 14.7% over five years.
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The area has a median age of 46.0 years, with 33.8% of homes owner-occupied and 41.4% privately rented. About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Chelsea. Educational attainment is high, with 60.4% of residents aged 16 and over holding Level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality is elevated for nitrogen dioxide at 24.3 micrograms per cubic metre annually, though particulate matter is moderate. Gigabit broadband reaches 90.3% of properties. The area contains 166 listed buildings across 29 conservation areas, including Chelsea and Royal Hospital. Council tax for band D is £1,643.44. Governance rests with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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