Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

OVINGTON MEWS, SW3 1LT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVINGTON MEWS, SW3 1LT.

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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 1LT 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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Area Character

SW3 1LT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.6M.

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

SW3 1LT is an active urban area on Ovington Mews, 0.1km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.6M.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1LT 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 1LT. 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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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

£ 1,604,450

2 sales · Mean £ 1,604,450

Detached

£ 1,491,100

1 sales · Mean £ 1,491,100

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

Crime rates near SW3 1LT are high at 158 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.

Shoplifting268
Other theft211
Vehicle crime198
Violence and sexual offences197
Anti-social behaviour148

school Local Schools

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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.6 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.8 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

320 nearby
  • Mad Lagree Studio1.0 km
  • Granger & Co0.7 km
  • Joe & The Juice0.9 km
  • Knoops0.9 km
  • Manicomio0.8 km
  • + 315 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Jago Butchers0.7 km
  • Petrossian0.6 km
  • Rixo0.9 km
  • St Giles Pantry0.8 km
  • WH Smith Royal Brompton Hospital1.0 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Friends of the Royal Marsden0.9 km
  • King's Dog Daycare0.8 km
  • EAT BEETS LIMITED0.3 km
  • Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.3 km
  • Essentials0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Cheval Phoenix House0.7 km
  • Draycott Hotel0.7 km
  • The Beaufort Hotel0.1 km
  • Bulgari Hotel & Residence0.5 km
  • Diplomat Hotel0.7 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.3 km
  • The Buddha Bar0.5 km
  • Hoop & Toy0.7 km
  • Builders Arms PH1.0 km
  • Bunch of Grapes0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 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 Victoria1.5 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.2.1 km