Living in Knightsbridge

Located in the heart of the city, Knightsbridge is an immaculate residential area, known for its luxury goods shops, high-end restaurants and five-star hotels. Surrounded by Chelsea, Belgravia and Kensington, there’s no mistaking that this is a very elite area of London. 

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Knightsbridge in a snapshot

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Located in Zone 1, Knightsbridge tube station is on the Piccadilly line between South Kensington and Hyde Park Corner. 

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Knightsbridge is most well known for being home to the famous department store, Harrods. 

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Knightsbridge falls between the borders of the Westminster borough and the royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 

Demographic

Families, Celebrities, Foreign Dignitaries

Attributes

Luxury shopping, Victorian architecture, Transport links, Centrally located

Safety

As Knightsbridge is so central there’s a very active police presence. It is also a very affluent and secure area. The crime rate is fairly low and it is deemed to be a safe place to live. 

Welcome to Knightsbridge

An exclusive and immaculate residential area, with an abundance of luxury shopping spots, here are our top picks for living in Knightsbridge.

Window shop in Harrods

Home to over 5000 brands, shop designer fashion, luxury beauty, jewellery, food, furniture and more. You’ll also find twenty three restaurants offering a vast selection of food and cuisines. Anyone can enter Harrods, but be aware that there are ‘browsing only’ times between 11:30am and 12pm. If you plan on shopping in Harrods, its opening and closing times are 10am to 9pm. 

Visit the Victoria and Albert museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts, and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects. Entry is completely free of charge and the museum often hosts exhibitions, events and courses. 

Explore Hyde Park

Located right next to Hyde Park Corner, this 350 acre royal park offers an abundance of things to do. Visit the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, brave an open water swim in the Serpentine, or just admire the views across the lake from a waterside café. There’s even tennis, horse riding and a number of events and concerts in the summer.

Knightsbridge

Amenities

Supermarkets
Waitrose , Sainsbury’s Local , Tesco Express
Gyms
Core Collective , Pure Gym , Pilates PT

Universities

Universities
Imperial College London

Transport Links

Tube Station
Knightsbridge Underground Station
Bus Services
19, 137, 452, N19, N22, N137

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£9,800

Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property

Halls

£844

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£190

Per month

Wi-Fi

£35

Per month

Council Tax

£463.90

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20Mbps

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£5

Gym membership

£50

Weekly food shop

£40

The best spots in Knightsbridge

For Coffee

39 Steps

Expertly brewed coffee in the heart of Knightsbridge. 

For Brunch

Balans

Mix things up for brunch with a breakfast burger!

For Dinner

Harry’s Dolce Vita

An attractive spot serving classic Italian dishes.

For Drinks

Nolita

Enjoy cocktails, live music and DJ's.

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Frequently asked questions about Knightsbridge

Is living in Knightsbridge safe?

As Knightsbridge is so central there’s a very active police presence. It is also a very affluent and secure area. The crime rate is fairly low and it is deemed to be a safe place to live. 

What London borough is Knightsbridge in?

Knightsbridge falls between the borders of the Westminster borough and the royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 

What travel Zone is Knightsbridge in?

Located in Zone 1, Knightsbridge tube station is on the Piccadilly line between South Kensington and Hyde Park Corner. 

What is the Knightsbridge postcode?

The postcode for the area is within the Knightsbridge and Belgravia ward/electoral division. The most common start of the postcode for Knightsbridge is SW1X. 

How much does Council Tax cost in Knightsbridge?

In the borough of Westminster, the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is £463.90 per year. In the royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is £949.94 per year. 

What is the average price of rent in Knightsbridge?

Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for a Knightsbridge property is £9,800 per month.

What are the neighbouring areas to Knightsbridge?

  • Westminster
  • Chelsea
  • Kensington
  • Belgravia
  • Mayfair 
  • Notting Hill 
  • Shepherd’s Bush

What are the best Knightsbridge bars?

  • Nolita Bar
  • Baccarat Bar
  • Mandarin Bar
  • The Hyde Bar at Park Tower
  • Blue Bar 
  • Library Bar

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