Chelsea Common and Carlyle Square area is located just north of King’s Road. The area comprises of Victorian terraces, as well as some cottage-like buildings, which are segregated by small alleys. Mulberry Walk has good examples of such buildings, and is a particularly posh place in an already expensive neighbourhood (being the 16th most expensive street in the UK). To the east there are numerous medical facilities, including the Institute of Cancer Research, the National Heart and Lung Institute, and Royal Brompton Hospital. The southeast has Chelsea Fire Station, as well as a nursery and farmers market. King’s Road to the south has numerous good restaurants.

Overall, besides King’s Road, the area is partly residential, with substantial green spaces, a healthy supply of eateries, medical facilities and a few public services. Fulham Road nearby also has its own stores. The eastern segment is overall far more commercial, with a few larger (but still Victorian) office buildings.

King’s Road originated as a private highway, commissioned by Charles II, to connect London to Hampton Court. Later, the Crown would put the down payment on the construction of an intersecting processional route, connecting the Royal Hospital with Kensington Palace, but only a short section was completed, surviving today as the Royal Avenue. King’s Road was actually a fashion centre in the 1960s, rivalled only by Carnaby Street. Today it is less cutting edge, but still retains a healthy retail scene.

Chelsea Common was the grounds of the Chelsea Cricket Club in the 1700s, but today is substantially smaller owing to the development which occurred around it during the Victorian era. There are several records of the matches played here, the first of which went for the high stakes of 50 guineas, about 420 grammes worth of gold coin.

The area is pleasant, with many parks and gardens, though some residents say that the area gets extremely quiet, particularly since many people get priced out of the neighbourhood. Chelsea, as can be expected, is one of the most expensive areas to live in London.

The area has a cohesive character, which the residents work hard to protect. However, there are some renovations made to the interior of many flats, as well as some façade changes. Prospects for new development are also on the rise, especially by the waterfront. Westwood House, a development facing Chelsea Creek, is a luxury residential complex offering apartments designed by award-winning architects Squire & Partners, with 24/7 concierge service and access to an enviable collection of wellness amenities. The project is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2022. Chelsea Waterfront is another luxury high-end development that is expected to be completed in 2023, though many of the residential blocks have already been built and units placed on the market. Once accomplished, the project will deliver a total of 706 new homes in 10 buildings, in a variety of sizes and features.