SW3 1DB is an active urban area located 0.3km 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 young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (257 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00014083 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 1DB.
136
40
£ 85,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 79% private renter occupancy, SW3 1DB is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1DB. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 1DB are high at 257 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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Harrods Restaurants and Food Hall0.1 km
- Knights Food Fayre0.3 km
- London Cheesemongers0.8 km
- Remeo Gelato Terrace0.2 km
- Rococo Chocolates0.1 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Egerton House Hotel0.5 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.3 km
- The Berkeley0.5 km
- Wellesley Hotel0.6 km
- Cheval Phoenix House0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
211 nearby- Anya Cafe0.5 km
- Burger & Lobster0.2 km
- ELAN0.6 km
- Raw Press0.7 km
- Vita Cafe1.0 km
- + 206 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.1 km
- The Buddha Bar0.2 km
- The Gloucester0.2 km
- Admiral Codrington0.8 km
- Antelope0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Little Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Essentials1.0 km
- Carpo0.1 km
- Natashkino0.2 km
- The Choir with No Name0.4 km
- Colicci / Ecsi Ltd0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.3 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.3 km
- London Paddington2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31DB · Data under Open Government Licence