SW6 1AP 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 1AP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW6 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00009417 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW6 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW6 1AP.
294
40
£ 66,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW6 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW6 1AP has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-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 1AP. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW6 1AP is above average at 101 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
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
161 nearby- Amuse Bouche0.8 km
- Eat Beirut0.9 km
- Gail's Bakery0.7 km
- Hamlet's Bakery1.0 km
- Local Hero Deli0.9 km
- + 156 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Sushi Daily1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Parsons Green Fish Bar0.7 km
- Chelsea Caribbean Kitchen0.2 km
- Moto Roti0.5 km
- Natural Healthy Eatery0.3 km
- Clean Kitchen0.6 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Dickenson Quality Meat0.5 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- Kiosk At Normand Park1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Harwood Arms0.2 km
- The Atlas0.5 km
- The Bedford Arms1.0 km
- White Horse0.9 km
- Broadway Bar And Grill0.1 km
- + 28 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 Brompton0.6 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 Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW61AP · Data under Open Government Licence