SW5 0AY is a mixed residential area on Gledhow Gardens, 0.3km from South Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Redcliffe ward and the Kensington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.8M, up 152.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW5 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00014204 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLEDHOW GARDENS, SW5 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEDHOW GARDENS, SW5 0AY.
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38
£ 91,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW5 0AY 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 38, SW5 0AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 152.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW5 0AY. The average age is 37.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,800,000
9 sales · Mean £ 1,888,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW5 0AY is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bousfield Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
Servite RC Primary School
Chelsea Community Hospital School
Park Walk Primary School
The London Oratory School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Prince0.9 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- B London0.6 km
- The Britannia0.9 km
- The Queen's Arms1.0 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
279 nearby- Casa Luca0.7 km
- Feng Sushi0.7 km
- Gaia Chelsea0.7 km
- Hollywood Arms PH0.6 km
- Joe & The Juice0.7 km
- + 274 more
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Europafoodxb0.9 km
- La Piccola Deli0.8 km
- Queen's Health Food Shop0.7 km
- A P Food Express0.6 km
- Kensington Express0.8 km
- + 75 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Ashburn Hotel0.3 km
- St Mungo - Cromwell Road0.6 km
- The Marriott Hotel0.4 km
- Hotel Xenia0.5 km
- IBIS Styles London Gloucester Road0.4 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Cafe Society0.7 km
- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.6 km
- Pizza Roma0.7 km
- Roll Baby0.8 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earl’s Court L.T.0.6 km
- West Brompton0.8 km
- Imperial Wharf1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW50AY · Data under Open Government Licence