SW3 1RH is an active urban area on Walton Place, 0.1km from Hans in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.
Safety: Crime rates are high (199 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1RH are sourced from Output Area E00014089 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALTON PLACE, SW3 1RH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTON PLACE, SW3 1RH.
165
45
£ 85,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1RH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW3 1RH spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1RH. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 1RH are high at 199 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.
school Local Schools
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Jago Butchers0.8 km
- Petrossian0.7 km
- Rixo0.9 km
- St Giles Pantry1.0 km
- Wulf & Lamb0.6 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
287 nearby- Chucs Bar and Grill1.0 km
- Granger & Co0.6 km
- Joe & The Juice1.0 km
- Knoops1.0 km
- Manicomio0.8 km
- + 282 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- King's Dog Daycare1.0 km
- EAT BEETS LIMITED0.2 km
- Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.2 km
- Ben's Cookies0.9 km
- Carpo0.2 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.2 km
- The Capital Hotel0.2 km
- Beaverbrook Durley House0.5 km
- The Kensington Hotel0.9 km
- San Domenico House0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Buddha Bar0.4 km
- The Gloucester0.3 km
- Hoop & Toy0.9 km
- Admiral Codrington0.5 km
- Antelope0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Little Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.2 km
- London Victoria1.3 km
- London Paddington2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.4 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.4 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31RH · Data under Open Government Licence