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Our area guide to Chelsea will give you a quick overview what it is like living in Chelsea. Including- typical property prices, local neighbourhood information, shopping and nightlife, local shools results and public transport guide. |
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| This prime neighbourhood is home to the prosperous and the cosmopolitan, Chelsea is one of London's oldest and most sought after locations, with excellent transport links, beautiful parks, fashionable shops and restaurants, a wealth of galleries and museums and grandiose properties provide an enviable list of attributes. Tucked down along the Thames, close to but separate from the West End, Chelsea is a 500 year old mix of aristocratic retreat, bohemian hang out and country village. |
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Property Types & ArchitectureAs a legacy of its past, Chelsea has an impeccable pedigree of properties, with plenty of handsome houses of the 18th and 19th centuries. With white stucco terraces, pastel painted cottages, elaborate red mansion blocks and superb Georgian/early Victorian homes in garden squares, some of London's most historical properties are found here. |
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Shopping & EntertainmentChelsea boasts a vibrant nightlife with many trendy bars, restaurants and nightclubs and is ideally located for shopping on Brompton Street, Sloane Street and Kings Road. The Kings road remains the main thoroughfare - the spine, running the entire length of Chelsea, boasting the most trendiest shops and boutiques.
One of the most famous attractions is the annual Chelsea Flower Show the gardening Mecca of Europe, were some of the greatest exponents of Art, exhibit imaginative garden designs over an eleven acre site at The royal Chelsea Hospital. |
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TransportTubes: Sloane Sq (zone1, District, Circle lines), South Kensington (zone 1, District, Circle & Piccadilly lines). From Sloane Sq: Oxford Circus is 15 mins (1 change), City is 20 mins, Heathrow is 45 mins (1 change).
Buses: Number 11, 19 and 22 are frequent and very useful.
Chelsea - Buckingham Gate is approx 32 mins walking. |
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ParkingResident & meters |
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Parks & CommonsFor those wanting wide open space a trip over the bridges to Battersea Park or go north to Hyde Park is a must. |
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Who lives here?A real mix of serious professional types reside in this somewhat sedate neighbourhood, from expatriate bankers families to lawyers and those who still own the historical properties. You will not find the young ones so much who prefer the more trendy and arty areas such as Notting Hill. |
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LOCAL COUNCIL INFORMATION: |
Guide to Council Tax in Chelsea areaCouncil Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. |
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Band
A | Band
B | Band
C | Band
D | Band
E | Band
F | Band
G | Band
H | | £685 | £799 | £913 | £1,027 | £1,255 | £1,484 | £1,712 | £2,054 | |
Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax.
Three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (ie If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate |
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| More information about Chelsea: |
| - Average Property prices in Chelsea |
| - Average Rental prices in Chelsea |
| - Transport guide to Chelsea |
| - Schools guide to Chelsea |
| - Area Photos of Chelsea |
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| - Properties for sale in Chelsea |
| - Properties to rent in Chelsea |
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