SW3 1HY 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 1HY offers 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (184 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1HY are sourced from Output Area E00014090 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 1HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 1HY.
157
37
£ 85,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1HY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW3 1HY is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% 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 1HY. 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
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 1HY are high at 184 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
56 nearby- Jago Butchers0.8 km
- Petrossian0.6 km
- Rixo1.0 km
- St Giles Pantry0.9 km
- Wulf & Lamb0.8 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
300 nearby- Granger & Co0.8 km
- Manicomio0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Villa Mamas0.8 km
- Wild Tavern0.9 km
- + 295 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Friends of the Royal Marsden1.0 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.9 km
- Ben's Cookies0.8 km
- Carpo0.3 km
- Natashkino0.5 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Egerton House Hotel0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.1 km
- The Berkeley0.8 km
- The Capital Hotel0.3 km
- The Gore Hotel1.0 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Gloucester0.5 km
- Admiral Codrington0.5 km
- Antelope0.9 km
- Barts0.7 km
- The Buddha Bar0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock1.0 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
- London Paddington2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31HY · Data under Open Government Licence