SW3 5SU is a mixed residential area on Flood Street, 0.3km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Royal Hospital ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW3 5SU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 5SU are sourced from Output Area E00014600 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLOOD STREET, SW3 5SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLOOD STREET, SW3 5SU.
258
41
£ 70,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 5SU 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.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, SW3 5SU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-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 5SU. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,550,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,753,333
Flat
£ 630,000
1 sales · Mean £ 630,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW3 5SU is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. 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
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Chelsea Pensioners Club0.4 km
- The Surprise0.2 km
- Beaufort House0.8 km
- The Phene0.2 km
- Admiral Codrington0.8 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Mountain Express1.0 km
- Chelsea Food & Wine1.0 km
- Medicine Chest1.0 km
- Balance Oriental Health Clinic1.0 km
- Finns0.5 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- Acai Berry0.4 km
- Cafe Pier0.4 km
- Casa Manolo0.2 km
- Charlotte's Cloud0.3 km
- Cru8 Cafe @ Triyoga0.8 km
- + 180 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Prezzemolo & Vitale0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited1.0 km
- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.7 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.7 km
- Essentials0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Number Sixteen Hotel1.0 km
- San Domenico House0.6 km
- Draycott Hotel0.8 km
- Oakley Hotel0.3 km
- Aster House Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
- Battersea Park1.6 km
- Imperial Wharf1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cadogan Pier0.4 km
- Cadogan Pier0.4 km
- Cadogan Pier0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW35SU · Data under Open Government Licence