SW3 1AE is an active urban area located 0.1km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00014098 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 1AE.
161
41
£ 85,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 41, SW3 1AE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1AE. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 1AE are high at 147 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marlborough Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.5 km
- Aster House Hotel0.9 km
- Beaverbrook Durley House0.5 km
- The Kensington Hotel0.8 km
- Egerton House Hotel0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Buddha Bar0.6 km
- Hoop & Toy0.7 km
- Chelsea Potter0.9 km
- The Crown0.9 km
- The Gloucester0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
335 nearby- Carpo Knighstbridge Limited0.3 km
- Compass (Staff Restaurant)0.4 km
- Fusion 540.7 km
- Knightsbridge Cafe0.8 km
- Ottolenghi0.7 km
- + 330 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- GinSen1.0 km
- Here0.9 km
- Snowflake Gelato0.7 km
- Bens Grocers1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Fresh Bake0.7 km
- Tanpopo Japanese Food0.8 km
- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.8 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.7 km
- Ben's Cookies0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.9 km
- Little Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.2 km
- London Victoria1.4 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31AE · Data under Open Government Licence