Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

SW3 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 5AW.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 73,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW3 5AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SW3 5AW is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

SW3 5AW is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Stanley ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00014658 (shared with 20 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 5AW. 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

White / British72.5%
Asian / British Asian16.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW3 5AW is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour183
Vehicle crime176
Violence and sexual offences136
Other theft88
Theft from the person67

school Local Schools

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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils0.2 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.5 km
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Park Walk Primary School

Good190 pupils0.6 km
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Ashburnham Community School

Outstanding189 pupils0.7 km
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Chelsea Community Hospital School

Outstanding107 pupils0.8 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.8 km
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Servite RC Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Medicine Chest0.6 km
  • Beirut Boutique0.5 km
  • Cheyne News0.6 km
  • Koox0.9 km
  • Treats0.9 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • The Phene0.3 km
  • Chelsea Pensioners Club0.8 km
  • The Surprise0.6 km
  • Jeroboams0.3 km
  • Cross Keys0.3 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

268 nearby
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.6 km
  • Farm Fetch0.1 km
  • L'Eto Pattiserie0.3 km
  • Mestizo Chelsea0.5 km
  • Ranoush Juice0.3 km
  • + 263 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Seasons FH Ltd0.7 km
  • D'Ambrosi0.8 km
  • Bosphorous Kebabs0.8 km
  • Friends of the Royal Marsden0.5 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Cranley Hotel1.0 km
  • Aster House Hotel0.8 km
  • 100 Queen's Gate Hotel0.8 km
  • Oakley Hotel0.3 km
  • Number Sixteen Hotel0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Prezzemolo & Vitale0.5 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Little Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Imperial Wharf1.5 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.1.6 km
  • West Brompton1.7 km