Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

OVINGTON SQUARE, SW3 1LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVINGTON SQUARE, SW3 1LH.

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Population

166

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 85,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW3 1LH 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW3 1LH — age 42, 27% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £3.4M. Property prices are trending up 782.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW3 1LH is an active urban area on Ovington Square, 0.0km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW3 1LH offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £3.4M, up 782.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1LH are sourced from Output Area E00014088 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1LH. 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

White / British63.4%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed22.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 10%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,499,000

Terraced

£ 6,900,000

2 sales · Mean £ 6,900,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW3 1LH are high at 144 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting256
Vehicle crime204
Violence and sexual offences203
Other theft186
Anti-social behaviour168

school Local Schools

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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.5 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.7 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School

Outstanding172 pupils1.1 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • L'Artisan du Chocolat1.0 km
  • A P Food Express0.9 km
  • Kensington Express0.7 km
  • Harrods Restaurants and Food Hall0.3 km
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

334 nearby
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • Farm Girl0.6 km
  • Apero Restaurant and Bar0.7 km
  • Benugo (Catering at V&A)0.5 km
  • Blank Street0.7 km
  • + 329 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Rembrandt Hotel0.3 km
  • Egerton House Hotel0.1 km
  • Knightsbridge Hotel0.2 km
  • The Berkeley0.8 km
  • The Capital Hotel0.4 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • B London0.9 km
  • The Gloucester0.5 km
  • Builders Arms PH0.9 km
  • Bunch of Grapes0.1 km
  • Jaks Bar Limited0.3 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.9 km
  • Pizza Roma0.8 km
  • Roll Baby0.7 km
  • Carpo0.4 km
  • Natashkino0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Market by Smith & Brock0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station1.3 km
  • London Victoria1.4 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.2.0 km