SW3 1HX is an active urban area located 0.2km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW3 1HX offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.
Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00014088 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 1HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 1HX.
166
42
£ 85,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1HX 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW3 1HX spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1HX. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 1HX are high at 180 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
Marlborough Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Jago Butchers0.8 km
- Petrossian0.6 km
- Rixo1.0 km
- St Giles Pantry0.9 km
- Wulf & Lamb0.8 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
310 nearby- Granger & Co0.8 km
- Manicomio0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Villa Mamas0.8 km
- Wild Tavern0.9 km
- + 305 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Friends of the Royal Marsden1.0 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.8 km
- Ben's Cookies0.7 km
- Carpo0.3 km
- Natashkino0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Egerton House Hotel0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.2 km
- The Berkeley0.8 km
- The Capital Hotel0.4 km
- The Gore Hotel0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Gloucester0.5 km
- Admiral Codrington0.5 km
- Antelope0.9 km
- Barts0.7 km
- The Buddha Bar0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.9 km
- Little Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
- London Victoria1.5 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31HX · Data under Open Government Licence