Royal Hospital
Ward in Kensington and Chelsea, England
| Coordinates: | 51.489, -0.162 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 27 78 |
| Dialling code: | 020 (London) |
Royal Hospital is an electoral ward in the heart of the Kensington and Chelsea borough, centred on the historic grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and sitting a short walk from the River Thames. The ward takes in elegant residential streets off the King's Road and the green oasis of the Chelsea Physic Garden, giving it a surprisingly leafy feel despite its central London location.
Historically notable for Christopher Wren’s 17th‑century hospital complex and the annual Chelsea Flower Show held on its lawns, the area mixes military heritage - the Chelsea Pensioners remain a local landmark - with a high‑end retail and gallery scene. Economically it is one of the borough’s most affluent pockets, with very high property values and an international resident profile, although pockets of longer‑standing local communities and small independent traders persist alongside the galleries and boutiques.
Postcode districts covering Royal Hospital
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Islington 4.6 miles7.4 km
- City of Westminster 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bexley 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Sutton 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Croydon 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Slough 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Harrow 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Watford 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Woking 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Harlow 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Grays 21.4 miles34.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Brompton & Hans Town Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Stanley Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Chelsea Riverside Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Courtfield Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Battersea Park Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Pimlico North Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Pimlico South Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Redcliffe Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Queen's Gate Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Nine Elms Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Vincent Square Ward 1.3 miles2 km
Example postcodes in Royal Hospital
SW1W 8AL, SW3 4AE, SW3 5RY, SW1W 8NR, SW3 4QA, SW3 5TP, SW3 4QQ, SW1W 8BH, SW3 3LZ … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 9.4 miles15.2 km
- London Heathrow Airport 12.7 miles20.5 km
- London Victoria station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Battersea Park Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels in Royal Hospital Ad
- At Sloane 5
- San Domenico House 5
- The Chelsea Townhouse by Iconic Luxury Hotels 5
- 11 Cadogan Gardens and the Apartments by Iconic Luxury Hotels 5
- Chelsea Cloisters 4
- Sloane Square Hotel 4
- Sloane Place 4
- Sonder Chelsea Green
Schools in Royal Hospital
- Christ Church C of E Primary School Primary
- Holy Trinity C of E Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St. Thomas More Language College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Victoria & Albert Museum Museum 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Harrods Shopping centre 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Natural History Museum Museum 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Wildlife Garden Gardens 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Apollo Victoria Theatre Theatre 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Victoria Palace Theatre Theatre 1 mile1.6 km
- Royal Albert Hall Theatre 1 mile1.7 km
- The Other Palace Theatre 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Royal College of Art University 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stamford Bridge Stadium 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Stamford Bridge, Chelsea Football Club Stadium 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Kensington Square Garden Gardens 1.4 miles2.3 km