Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

BASIL STREET, SW3 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASIL STREET, SW3 1AP.

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Population

136

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 85,700 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW3 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SW3 1AP is a high-turnover rental hub — with 79% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 209.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW3 1AP is an active urban area on Basil Street, 0.3km from Hans in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW3 1AP offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are high (265 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £3.2M, up 209.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00014083 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1AP. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.3%
Asian / British Asian24.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed21.2%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 3,600,000

5 sales · Mean £ 3,520,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW3 1AP are high at 265 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting304
Other theft236
Vehicle crime220
Violence and sexual offences212
Theft from the person189

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.8 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.8 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.2 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.2 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Harrods Restaurants and Food Hall0.2 km
  • Knights Food Fayre0.4 km
  • London Cheesemongers0.8 km
  • Remeo Gelato Terrace0.1 km
  • Rococo Chocolates0.2 km
  • + 35 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Egerton House Hotel0.6 km
  • Knightsbridge Hotel0.3 km
  • The Berkeley0.4 km
  • Wellesley Hotel0.6 km
  • Cheval Phoenix House0.7 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

214 nearby
  • Anya Cafe0.4 km
  • Burger & Lobster0.2 km
  • ELAN0.7 km
  • Raw Press0.7 km
  • Vita Cafe0.9 km
  • + 209 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Benugo Limited0.9 km
  • Essentials0.9 km
  • Carpo0.1 km
  • Natashkino0.2 km
  • The Choir with No Name0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.2 km
  • The Buddha Bar0.2 km
  • The Gloucester0.1 km
  • Admiral Codrington0.8 km
  • Antelope0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Little Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria1.2 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.2 km
  • London Paddington2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km