SW3 5QX is a well-regarded residential area on Flood Street, 0.4km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Royal Hospital ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SW3, SW3 5QX 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. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £2.4M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 5QX are sourced from Output Area E00014612 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLOOD STREET, SW3 5QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLOOD STREET, SW3 5QX.
108
46
£ 70,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 5QX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SW3 5QX's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £2.4M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £2.4M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 5QX. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 2,188,500
9 sales · Mean £ 2,275,388
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW3 5QX is moderate at 72 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
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Park Walk Primary School
Ashburnham Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
150 nearby- Mad Lagree Studio0.5 km
- Chucs Bar and Grill0.8 km
- Gail's0.4 km
- Joe & The Juice0.5 km
- Knoops0.5 km
- + 145 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Jago Butchers0.7 km
- Petrossian1.0 km
- Rixo0.6 km
- Sloane Food & Wine0.8 km
- St Giles Pantry0.8 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Chelsea Potter0.4 km
- The Crown0.8 km
- The Union Arms0.9 km
- The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room0.5 km
- Admiral Codrington1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.9 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Juice and Bagel0.6 km
- Pie Man Food Company0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- San Domenico House0.8 km
- Oakley Hotel0.2 km
- Draycott Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
- Battersea Park1.5 km
- Imperial Wharf1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cadogan Pier0.2 km
- Cadogan Pier0.2 km
- Cadogan Pier0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW35QX · Data under Open Government Licence