Football Clubs and Lavish Neighbours - Chelsea

Chelsea - Region Background and Development

Chelsea, a veritable rich area in London, the famous Sloane Street, Chelsea Royal Hospital and Harrods are all in Chelsea.
King Henry VIII acquired Chelsea Manor in 1536, where both of his wives lived and Queen Elizabeth I once lived. Chelsea has long been a hotspot for the rich and was once described as a "Palace Village".

Many outsiders wonder why there is no subway station here? In fact, Chelsea is a well-known rich area in London. The British said that they rarely leave their own small circle of Kensington-Chelsea (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea). Even if they want to "go far", they must take a taxi.

The nearest train station is the Imperial Wharf railway station next to Chelsea Harbour. There used to be a train station in Chelsea between King's Road and Fulham Road, but the train station was not being renovated after it was destroyed by artillery bombing during World War II, so it disappeared.

Interestingly, the Crossrail 2 -Elizabeth Line, which was expected by the general public, was opposed by Chelsea residents! The British media half mocked: the only protest of the largest middle class in history!

Residents of Chelsea believe that the cross highway will destroy the local cultural characteristics, and the convenient transportation will not only not improve their life style, but will also bring troubles.

Chelsea - Location and Traffic

Chelsea is located in the Royal Borough of Kensington-Chelsea. Since Kensington Palace, where the British royal family lives, is located in this borough, "Royal" is specially added to the official administrative area name as a distinction. Chelsea is located in the first district of London, next to the River Thames, a fashionable and artistic district in central London. Its zip code includes SW3, SW10 and SW1 of a district. Chelsea currently does not have its own subway station. The closest subway stations are Sloane Square (District and Circle lines) and South Kensington (District, Circle and Piccadilly lines).

Chelsea - Life and Recreation

The Chelsea Flower Show in May every year is a traditional flower gardening exhibition in the UK and one of the most famous horticultural expositions in the world. The Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by the Royal Horticultural Society, was founded in 1862 and was originally held in Kensington. Since 1913, it has been held in the Chelsea area of London. It has a history of more than 150 years since its establishment.

The most famous building in Chelsea is the Chelsea Royal Hospital, established by Charles II and opened in 1694 as the first large royal building.

Kensington Palace is a royal palace in London, located in Kensington Gardens in the Kensington and Chelsea district. It has been the residence of the British royal family since the 17th century. It is currently the official residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and Prince and Duchess Michael of Kent. Kensington Palace is also the unofficial base of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Kensington Palace was also the official residence of Princess Diana (until her death in 1997), Princess Margaret (until her death in 2002) and Princess Alice (until her death in 2004).

As a rich area in London, life in Chelsea certainly won’t disappoint, whether it’s the high-end supermarket Waitrose or the royal certified supermarket Mark & Spencer, you can find it in this area! Other shopping malls, cinemas, parks and more!

Chelsea - Local Education

Chelsea has many good schools and is a well-known good school district. According to Ofsted, the most authoritative school rating agency in the UK:

According to Ofsted, an authoritative office for standards in education in the UK, in the Chelsea area there are:

Primary School

Private School

Comprehensive School

Chelsea - Property Market

Let's take a look at the housing prices in Chelsea!

Next, let's look at more detailed statistics about the average price of buying and renting a house:

Chelsea - Council Tax

Council Tax is a tax that you have to pay every month whether you buy or rent a house. It can be classified as a necessary fixed cost, so check the Council Tax in the area before buying or renting a house: