SW3 1NF is an active urban area located 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 1NF 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 (178 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1NF are sourced from Output Area E00014088 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 1NF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 1NF.
166
42
£ 85,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1NF 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW3 1NF — age 42, 27% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1NF. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 1NF are high at 178 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
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Harrods Restaurants and Food Hall0.2 km
- Knights Food Fayre0.1 km
- London Cheesemongers0.7 km
- Remeo Gelato Terrace0.4 km
- Rococo Chocolates0.2 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Egerton House Hotel0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.1 km
- The Berkeley0.8 km
- Cheval Knightsbridge0.1 km
- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
309 nearby- Anya Cafe0.6 km
- Burger & Lobster0.6 km
- ELAN0.3 km
- Raw Press0.7 km
- Vita Cafe0.9 km
- + 304 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Bosphorous Kebabs0.9 km
- My Godo0.1 km
- Fresh Bake0.8 km
- Carpo0.3 km
- Natashkino0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Little Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Buddha Bar0.5 km
- Hoop & Toy0.7 km
- The Gloucester0.5 km
- Admiral Codrington0.5 km
- Antelope0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
- London Victoria1.5 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31NF · Data under Open Government Licence