SW3 1HL is an active urban area located 0.1km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.
Within the SW3 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are high (167 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00014090 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 1HL.
157
37
£ 85,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1HL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 71% private renter occupancy, SW3 1HL 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 1HL. The average age is 37.1. 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 1HL are high at 167 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marlborough Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Jago Butchers0.8 km
- Petrossian0.5 km
- Rixo0.9 km
- St Giles Pantry0.8 km
- WH Smith Royal Brompton Hospital0.9 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Crown1.0 km
- The Buddha Bar0.6 km
- Hoop & Toy0.6 km
- The Gloucester0.6 km
- Admiral Codrington0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
321 nearby- Granger & Co0.8 km
- Joe & The Juice1.0 km
- Knoops1.0 km
- Manicomio0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- + 316 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.9 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.8 km
- EAT BEETS LIMITED0.4 km
- Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.3 km
- Bosphorous Kebabs0.8 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Egerton House Hotel0.1 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.2 km
- The Berkeley0.9 km
- The Gore Hotel0.9 km
- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Little Waitrose1.0 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.5 km
- London Victoria1.6 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31HL · Data under Open Government Licence