Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

CRESSWELL GARDENS, SW5 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESSWELL GARDENS, SW5 0BJ.

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Population

538

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 73,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW5 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW5 0BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SW5 0BJ is a well-regarded residential area on Cresswell Gardens, 0.3km from South Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Redcliffe ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW5 0BJ 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. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M.

Census 2021 statistics for SW5 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00014550 (shared with 10 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 SW5 0BJ. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 1,327,500

10 sales · Mean £ 1,679,526

Terraced

£ 9,050,000

1 sales · Mean £ 9,050,000

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

Crime around SW5 0BJ is moderate at 62 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.

Anti-social behaviour216
Violence and sexual offences122
Vehicle crime106
Other theft98
Burglary59

school Local Schools

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Bousfield Primary School

Good440 pupils0.1 km
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Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School

Outstanding172 pupils0.4 km
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Servite RC Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils0.6 km
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St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.7 km
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Chelsea Community Hospital School

Outstanding107 pupils0.7 km
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Park Walk Primary School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km
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The London Oratory School

Outstanding1358 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • The Prince1.0 km
  • Beaufort House0.8 km
  • The Kings Arms0.5 km
  • Azteca0.9 km
  • B London0.5 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

305 nearby
  • Acai Berry1.0 km
  • Casa Luca0.5 km
  • Cru8 Cafe @ Triyoga0.8 km
  • Feng Sushi0.6 km
  • Frantoio0.9 km
  • + 300 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Prezzemolo & Vitale0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House0.9 km
  • Cafe Society0.8 km
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.5 km
  • Pizza Roma0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Europafoodxb0.9 km
  • La Piccola Deli0.9 km
  • Queen's Health Food Shop0.9 km
  • A P Food Express0.6 km
  • Blanco & Gomez Wine Merchants0.9 km
  • + 85 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

42 nearby
  • Ashburn Hotel0.5 km
  • St Mungo - Cromwell Road0.8 km
  • The Marriott Hotel0.6 km
  • Hotel Xenia0.7 km
  • IBIS Styles London Gloucester Road0.5 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earl’s Court L.T.0.7 km
  • West Brompton0.8 km
  • Imperial Wharf1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station0.5 km
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station0.5 km
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station0.5 km