Lifestyle
Chelsea is one of the most well-off areas in the UK, with plenty of multi-million-pound properties, designer brand shops, and foreign embassies. The area attracts affluent residents from all over the UK and the world.
Various places of interest in the borough attract tourists and visitors to see the sights.
Fans of art and culture will also find little to be desired when living in Chelsea, with the Royal Court Theatre, Finborough Theatre, Cadogan Hall, Saatchi Gallery and more.
Infrastructure
Chelsea is located in Transport for London’s Zone 1, making it exceedingly well-connected for public transport. Many underground lines serve it (Circle Line, District Line, Piccadilly Line), and several major railway stations can be found in the area, as well as an extensive bus network. Victoria Station is one stop from Sloane Square, connecting Chelsea residents to the rest of the country and Gatwick Airport.
Public spending in London is the highest in the UK, coming in at £13,719 per head in 2022, which is 15% higher than the UK average. In terms of infrastructure, Chelsea is well-connected, convenient, and well-maintained.
Parks and Garden Squares
Chelsea is conveniently near several of London’s most admired green spaces. Battersea Park and Hyde Park are nearby, while more residents can find the Chelsea Physic Garden, Chelsea Green, and Kensington Gardens.
The area is also considered most famous for the annual Chelsea Flower Show, which draws visitors from around the globe.