SW3 3EL is an active urban area on Sloane Avenue, 0.2km from Higher Denham in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 3EL are sourced from Output Area E00014344 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SLOANE AVENUE, SW3 3EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SLOANE AVENUE, SW3 3EL.
395
39
£ 58,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 3EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
82% of homes in SW3 3EL are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 3EL. The average age is 39.1. 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
Flat
£ 360,000
7 sales · Mean £ 402,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW3 3EL is above average at 118 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marlborough Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Treats0.5 km
- Venchi0.5 km
- Wine Not? Chelsea0.9 km
- Jago Butchers0.1 km
- Petrossian0.2 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
327 nearby- Brother Marcus0.5 km
- Carluccio's0.5 km
- Daquise Restaurant0.5 km
- JIA0.6 km
- QUINTA0.6 km
- + 322 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Bosphorous Kebabs0.6 km
- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.4 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.3 km
- Fresh Bake0.5 km
- Ben's Cookies0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Phene0.8 km
- Chelsea Pensioners Club0.8 km
- The Surprise0.8 km
- Chelsea Potter0.5 km
- The Crown0.5 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- The Millennium Knightsbridge1.0 km
- Aster House Hotel0.6 km
- Beaverbrook Durley House0.7 km
- The Kensington Hotel0.8 km
- The Capital Hotel1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.3 km
- London Victoria1.6 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.8 km
Bus Stops
- South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW33EL · Data under Open Government Licence