SW5 0ER is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Barkston Gardens, 0.3km 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 0ER offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% 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 £1.7M, down 81.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW5 0ER are sourced from Output Area E00014199 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARKSTON GARDENS, SW5 0ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARKSTON GARDENS, SW5 0ER.
172
33
£ 67,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW5 0ER 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW5 0ER spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 81.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW5 0ER. The average age is 33.0. 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: 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
£ 1,721,705
11 sales · Mean £ 1,347,441
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW5 0ER 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
Bousfield Primary School
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
The London Oratory School
Kensington Primary Academy
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
Servite RC Primary School
Chelsea Community Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The Prince0.7 km
- The Kings Arms0.9 km
- B London0.9 km
- The Prince of Teck0.3 km
- Goat1.0 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
251 nearby- Casa Luca0.9 km
- Feng Sushi0.9 km
- Gaia Chelsea1.0 km
- Hollywood Arms PH0.8 km
- Joe & The Juice1.0 km
- + 246 more
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Fulham News0.9 km
- Luigi's Delicatessen1.0 km
- Wine Not? Chelsea1.0 km
- Zafash Ltd0.3 km
- McIntosh Donald Meat Counter0.9 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Garden View Hotel0.5 km
- St Joseph Hotel - Kitchen0.5 km
- 1 Lexham Gardens Hotel0.3 km
- Ambassadors Hotel0.2 km
- Aster House Hotel1.0 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Little Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.9 km
- Pizza Roma1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- Star Kebab House0.4 km
- The Fisherman0.4 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earl’s Court L.T.0.3 km
- West Brompton0.7 km
- Kensington Olympia1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.2 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.3 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.3 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.3 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW50ER · Data under Open Government Licence