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History of Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge was originally a small hamlet outside the City of London, between the villages of Chelsea (Chelsey), Kensington (Kensing town) and Charing. It was named after a crossing of the River Westbourne, which is now an underground river.
For centuries the area was renowned as the haunt of highwaymen, robbers and cut throats targeting travellers on the western route out of London. The fortunes of Knightsbridge were transformed in the 19th century.
Knightsbridge is home to many of the world's richest people. It has some of the highest property prices in the world. 14 out of the top 200 most expensive streets in Britain are in Knightsbridge (Source: The Times, 2007).
Reputedly an area for the super rich, Knightsbridge is also a shopper’s paradise with Harrods, Harvey Nichols and all the top designer shops on Sloane Street nearby. Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are nearby. The area has many large properties, many built around quiet squares or with private gardens.
Places of interest
http://www.thereareplaces.com/Guidebook/pdest/London/London_Knightsbridge.htm
• Hyde Park • Kensington Gardens • Harrods • Harvey Nichols
Transport Links – Visit Transport for London for more information
Knightsbridge – Picadilly Lines
Sloane Square – Circle & District Lines
Local Authority
Kensington & Chelsea – http://www.camden.gov.uk/
Council tax bands for 2007/2008
Please note you should always check the value of your property on the 1st April 1991 to ensure you are in the correct council tax band.
 Council Tax band |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
Property Values
as of April 1991 |
Up to
£40K |
£40
to £52K |
£52K
to £68K |
£68K
to £88K |
£88K
to £120K |
£120K
to £160K |
£160K
to £320K |
over
£320K |
| K&C LA |
£687.44 |
£802 |
£916.58 |
£1,031.15 |
£1,260.30 |
£1,489.44 |
£1,718.59 |
£2,062.30 |
Average Rental and Sale prices for Knightsbridge (SW1, SW7)
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Postcode |
Area |
1 Bedrooms |
2 Bedrooms |
3 Bedrooms |
Bigger |
| To Rent |
SW1 |
Westminser |
£515 pw |
£990 pw |
£1,380 pw |
£2,269 pw |
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SW7 |
Sth Kensington |
£602 pw |
£985 pw |
£1,427 pw |
£3,255 pw |
| For Sale |
SW1 |
Westminster |
£511,000 |
£1,012,000 |
£1,683,000 |
£3,709,000 |
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SW7 |
Sth Kensington |
£711,000 |
£1,150,000 |
£2,714,000 |
£4,720,000 |
School League tables – Click here for School League Tables
For Primary Schools in Kensington & Chelsea please click here
For Secondary Schools in Kensington & Chelsea please click here
For colleges in Kensington & Chelsea please click here
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