Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

BASIL STREET, SW3 1BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

170

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 85,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW3 1BA 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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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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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 1BA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% 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 12.7% year-on-year.

home £5,425,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW3 1BA is an active urban area on Basil Street, 0.2km from Hans in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are high (262 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £5.4M, up 12.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00014085 (shared with 33 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 1BA. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.6%
Asian / British Asian23.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed22.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 5,600,000

3 sales · Mean £ 5,483,333

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

Crime rates near SW3 1BA are high at 262 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.

Shoplifting305
Other theft235
Vehicle crime227
Violence and sexual offences214
Theft from the person184

school Local Schools

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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.8 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.1 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.2 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.2 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Essentials Convenience Store0.7 km
  • The Pantry0.9 km
  • Harrods Restaurants and Food Hall0.1 km
  • Knights Food Fayre0.3 km
  • London Cheesemongers0.7 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

224 nearby
  • Belmond Cadogon Hotel0.3 km
  • Mams London0.3 km
  • The Hari0.4 km
  • Olivocarne1.0 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • + 219 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • EAT BEETS LIMITED0.1 km
  • Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.2 km
  • Benugo Limited1.0 km
  • Essentials0.9 km
  • Carpo0.0 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Egerton House Hotel0.5 km
  • Knightsbridge Hotel0.2 km
  • The Berkeley0.5 km
  • Wellesley Hotel0.6 km
  • Cheval Phoenix House0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.1 km
  • The Gloucester0.1 km
  • Admiral Codrington0.7 km
  • Antelope0.7 km
  • Barts0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Little Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 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