SW3 6QH is an up-and-coming urban area on Bury Walk, 0.3km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Stanley ward and the Kensington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW3 6QH 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 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% 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 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 6QH are sourced from Output Area E00014112 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURY WALK, SW3 6QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURY WALK, SW3 6QH.
356
40
£ 58,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 6QH 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 64% social renting, SW3 6QH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 6QH. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW3 6QH is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Park Walk Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- The Phene0.6 km
- Beaufort House0.8 km
- The Kings Arms0.9 km
- Stanhope Arms (The)0.9 km
- Azteca0.9 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
345 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas0.7 km
- Farm Fetch0.5 km
- L'Eto Pattiserie0.4 km
- Mestizo Chelsea0.8 km
- Ranoush Juice0.7 km
- + 340 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Seasons FH Ltd1.0 km
- Bosphorous Kebabs0.5 km
- Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.5 km
- Pizza Roma0.5 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Prezzemolo & Vitale0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Little Waitrose0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Knights Food Fayre1.0 km
- London Cheesemongers0.9 km
- The Chelsea General Store0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Treats0.5 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Egerton House Hotel0.7 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.9 km
- Rembrandt Hotel0.6 km
- Oakley Hotel0.7 km
- 100 Queen's Gate Hotel0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.5 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.6 km
- West Brompton1.8 km
Bus Stops
- South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW36QH · Data under Open Government Licence