SW3 1LE is an active urban area on Ovington Gardens, 0.0km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £4.0M, down 7.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1LE are sourced from Output Area E00014088 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OVINGTON GARDENS, SW3 1LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVINGTON GARDENS, SW3 1LE.
166
42
£ 85,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1LE 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 1LE spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £4.0M. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1LE. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 4,012,500
2 sales · Mean £ 4,012,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 1LE are high at 152 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
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
Restaurant, Cafe
326 nearby- Mad Lagree Studio0.9 km
- Granger & Co0.7 km
- Joe & The Juice0.9 km
- Knoops0.9 km
- Manicomio0.8 km
- + 321 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Jago Butchers0.7 km
- Petrossian0.5 km
- Rixo0.8 km
- St Giles Pantry0.8 km
- WH Smith Royal Brompton Hospital0.9 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Crown0.9 km
- Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.3 km
- The Buddha Bar0.6 km
- Hoop & Toy0.6 km
- Builders Arms PH0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.9 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.7 km
- EAT BEETS LIMITED0.3 km
- Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.3 km
- Essentials0.9 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Cheval Phoenix House0.7 km
- Draycott Hotel0.7 km
- The Beaufort Hotel0.1 km
- Bulgari Hotel & Residence0.5 km
- Diplomat Hotel0.8 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Little Waitrose1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
- London Victoria1.5 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31LE · Data under Open Government Licence