Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

KINGS ROAD, SW3 4XB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, SW3 4XB.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW3 4XB 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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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW3 4XB spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

SW3 4XB is an active urban area on Kings Road, 0.2km from Higher Denham in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Royal Hospital ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW3 4XB offers 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 4XB are sourced from Output Area E00014354 (shared with 15 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 4XB. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.9%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 around SW3 4XB is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting266
Anti-social behaviour207
Other theft168
Violence and sexual offences164
Theft from the person163

school Local Schools

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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.4 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.4 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.6 km
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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils0.7 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Treats0.9 km
  • Venchi0.9 km
  • Doughnut Time1.0 km
  • Rococo Chocolates1.0 km
  • Jago Butchers0.3 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

267 nearby
  • Brother Marcus0.9 km
  • Carluccio's0.8 km
  • Daquise Restaurant0.9 km
  • JIA0.9 km
  • QUINTA1.0 km
  • + 262 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Bosphorous Kebabs0.9 km
  • Friends of the Royal Marsden0.6 km
  • King's Dog Daycare0.6 km
  • Fresh Bake0.9 km
  • Ben's Cookies0.9 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Phene0.6 km
  • Chelsea Pensioners Club0.4 km
  • The Surprise0.4 km
  • Chelsea Potter0.2 km
  • The Crown0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Aster House Hotel0.9 km
  • Beaverbrook Durley House0.7 km
  • Number Sixteen Hotel0.9 km
  • San Domenico House0.3 km
  • Oakley Hotel0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station1.1 km
  • London Victoria1.5 km
  • Battersea Park1.8 km