SW5 0BU is a well-regarded residential area on Old Brompton Road, 0.3km from West Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Redcliffe ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SW5, SW5 0BU 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 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.8M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW5 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00014579 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD BROMPTON ROAD, SW5 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BROMPTON ROAD, SW5 0BU.
274
40
£ 73,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW5 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SW5 0BU's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £1.8M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.8M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW5 0BU. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,775,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,775,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW5 0BU is moderate at 89 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
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Servite RC Primary School
The London Oratory School
Chelsea Community Hospital School
Park Walk Primary School
Fulham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Prince0.7 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- Goat0.7 km
- Zetland Arms PH0.9 km
- The Lillie Langtry0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
223 nearby- Casa Luca0.7 km
- Feng Sushi0.7 km
- Gaia Chelsea0.7 km
- Hollywood Arms PH0.5 km
- Joe & The Juice0.7 km
- + 218 more
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Fulham News0.7 km
- Luigi's Delicatessen0.7 km
- The Friends Shop0.8 km
- Wine Not? Chelsea0.7 km
- Zafash Ltd0.2 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- 100 Queen's Gate Hotel0.7 km
- 54 Queen's Gate Hotel0.9 km
- Vanderbilt Hotel0.7 km
- London Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- Melia Hotel0.7 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Little Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- Star Kebab House0.6 km
- The Fisherman0.6 km
- Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.8 km
- Pizza Roma0.9 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earl’s Court L.T.0.4 km
- West Brompton0.6 km
- Imperial Wharf1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.4 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.4 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.4 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.4 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW50BU · Data under Open Government Licence