Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

OVINGTON GARDENS, SW3 1LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVINGTON GARDENS, SW3 1LU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1LU 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 1LU 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 £1.0M.

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

SW3 1LU is an active urban area on Ovington Gardens, 0.1km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW3 1LU offers 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 (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.0M.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1LU 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 1LU. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,025,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,025,000

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

Crime rates near SW3 1LU are high at 182 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 theft212
Violence and sexual offences207
Vehicle crime200
Anti-social behaviour162

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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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • The Millennium Knightsbridge0.5 km
  • Gore Hotel1.0 km
  • Aster House Hotel0.9 km
  • Beaverbrook Durley House0.6 km
  • The Kensington Hotel0.7 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Buddha Bar0.5 km
  • Hoop & Toy0.6 km
  • Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.3 km
  • B London1.0 km
  • Builders Arms PH1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

320 nearby
  • Carpo Knighstbridge Limited0.1 km
  • Compass (Staff Restaurant)0.3 km
  • Benugo1.0 km
  • Fivesixeight0.9 km
  • Fusion 540.6 km
  • + 315 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Fresh Bake0.7 km
  • Essentials0.9 km
  • Tanpopo Japanese Food0.7 km
  • Bosphorous Kebabs0.9 km
  • Aux Merveilleux De Fred1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Snowflake Gelato0.7 km
  • Jeroboams0.7 km
  • A Moore & Co0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • DAM Health0.4 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Little Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
  • London Victoria1.5 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.2.0 km