SW3 1ED is an active urban area on Brompton Road, 0.3km from Wilton Place in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW3 1ED offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (394 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00014084 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROMPTON ROAD, SW3 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROMPTON ROAD, SW3 1ED.
148
36
£ 85,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW3 1ED is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1ED. The average age is 35.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 1ED are high at 394 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
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- La Picena0.7 km
- My LaLaLand1.0 km
- Pierre Marcolini0.3 km
- Powerpops0.3 km
- Harrods Restaurants and Food Hall0.3 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Cheval Knightsbridge0.5 km
- Egerton House Hotel0.7 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.5 km
- The Berkeley0.4 km
- The Capital Hotel0.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- Boots UK0.4 km
- Cafe Muse1.0 km
- Chaiiwala0.8 km
- Eat Lebo0.8 km
- Elan Cafe0.2 km
- + 180 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Little Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- My Godo0.5 km
- Carpo0.2 km
- Natashkino0.0 km
- The Choir with No Name0.6 km
- Colicci / Ecsi Ltd0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bunch of Grapes0.6 km
- Jaks Bar Limited1.0 km
- The Beauchamp0.6 km
- The Gloucester0.2 km
- Admiral Codrington0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.3 km
- London Paddington1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.0 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.1 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31ED · Data under Open Government Licence