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.
OVINGTON MEWS, SW3 1LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVINGTON MEWS, SW3 1LT.
166
42
£ 85,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SW31LT · Data under Open Government Licence