SW6 1AL is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Brompton, West in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Walham Green ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW6 1AL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW6 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00009389 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW6 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW6 1AL.
221
46
£ 66,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW6 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW6 1AL. The average age is 46.0. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW6 1AL is above average at 99 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
Fulham Primary School
The Fulham Boys School
The London Oratory School
Holy Cross RC School
Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Lady Margaret School
Sir John Lillie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
158 nearby- Amuse Bouche0.7 km
- Eat Beirut0.9 km
- Gail's Bakery0.7 km
- Hamlet's Bakery0.9 km
- La Pizzica1.0 km
- + 153 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sushi Daily0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Parsons Green Fish Bar0.6 km
- Chelsea Caribbean Kitchen0.2 km
- Moto Roti0.5 km
- Natural Healthy Eatery0.3 km
- Clean Kitchen0.6 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Dickenson Quality Meat0.5 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- Kiosk At Normand Park1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Harwood Arms0.2 km
- The Atlas0.5 km
- The Bedford Arms0.9 km
- White Horse0.9 km
- Broadway Bar And Grill0.1 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Earl's Court0.7 km
- Chelsea House Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge London Fulham Hotel0.4 km
- Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & Conference Centre0.6 km
- Hotel Boka0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Brompton0.7 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.1 km
- Imperial Wharf1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.1 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.1 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW61AL · Data under Open Government Licence