SW3 3PD is a mixed residential area on Petyward, 0.1km from Higher Denham in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW3 3PD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 3PD are sourced from Output Area E00014335 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETYWARD, SW3 3PD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETYWARD, SW3 3PD.
234
45
£ 58,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW3 3PD has a significant social housing presence — 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 3PD. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW3 3PD is above average at 107 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. 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
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Treats0.6 km
- Venchi0.6 km
- Doughnut Time0.9 km
- Rococo Chocolates0.9 km
- Wine Not? Chelsea0.9 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
320 nearby- Brother Marcus0.6 km
- Carluccio's0.6 km
- Daquise Restaurant0.6 km
- JIA0.7 km
- QUINTA0.7 km
- + 315 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Bosphorous Kebabs0.7 km
- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.4 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.3 km
- Fresh Bake0.6 km
- Ben's Cookies0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Phene0.7 km
- Chelsea Pensioners Club0.7 km
- The Surprise0.6 km
- Chelsea Potter0.3 km
- The Crown0.5 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Aster House Hotel0.7 km
- Beaverbrook Durley House0.7 km
- The Kensington Hotel0.9 km
- Number Sixteen Hotel0.6 km
- San Domenico House0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.8 km
- Little Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.3 km
- London Victoria1.6 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SW33PD · Data under Open Government Licence