SW5 0EN is a mixed residential area on Barkston Gardens, 0.2km from Earl's Court in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Earl's Court ward and the Kensington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW5 0EN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £4.2M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW5 0EN are sourced from Output Area E00014285 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARKSTON GARDENS, SW5 0EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARKSTON GARDENS, SW5 0EN.
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37
£ 73,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW5 0EN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW5 0EN spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW5 0EN. The average age is 37.4. 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
Terraced
£ 4,200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 4,200,000
Flat
£ 1,060,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,060,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW5 0EN is above average at 100 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
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
Bousfield Primary School
Kensington Primary Academy
The London Oratory School
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Servite RC Primary School
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Prince0.7 km
- The Kings Arms1.0 km
- The Britannia0.6 km
- The Lillie Langtry0.8 km
- Coco Momo0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
227 nearby- Casa Luca1.0 km
- Feng Sushi1.0 km
- Hollywood Arms PH0.8 km
- Ollie's House1.0 km
- Kensington Quarter0.9 km
- + 222 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Oddbins0.9 km
- Partridges0.8 km
- Ross Food & Wine0.9 km
- Scribbler0.9 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Hotel Xenia0.3 km
- IBIS Styles London Gloucester Road0.6 km
- Park International Hotel0.4 km
- 100 Queen's Gate Hotel0.9 km
- 54 Queen's Gate Hotel0.9 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Little Waitrose0.9 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- The Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- Cafe Society0.8 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Sushi Daily0.6 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earl’s Court L.T.0.2 km
- West Brompton0.6 km
- Kensington Olympia1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.1 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.2 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.2 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.2 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW50EN · Data under Open Government Licence