SW6 1AY is a mixed residential area on Vanston Place, 0.3km from West Brompton in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Walham Green ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, down 78.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW6 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00009392 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VANSTON PLACE, SW6 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VANSTON PLACE, SW6 1AY.
442
39
£ 66,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW6 1AY 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
SW6 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 78.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW6 1AY. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 632,500
12 sales · Mean £ 632,170
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW6 1AY is moderate at 85 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
Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Holy Cross RC School
Sir John Lillie Primary School
Lady Margaret School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- The Imperial0.8 km
- The Prince0.6 km
- Wolfpack Fulham0.0 km
- Sixes Cricket Club0.1 km
- The Old Oak0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
168 nearby- Amigos Burgers And Shakes0.1 km
- Becky Blooms0.1 km
- Bodean's BBQ0.3 km
- Chelsea Football Club- Levy UK0.6 km
- Frankies Sports Bar And Grille0.6 km
- + 163 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- David Lloyd Clubs0.3 km
- Chicken Hub0.4 km
- Crystal China Express0.7 km
- East Ocean0.7 km
- Jamminz Caribbean Take Away0.3 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- New Enca Food0.6 km
- Krystals0.8 km
- All In 1 Food & Wine0.5 km
- GreenBay Supermarket0.6 km
- London Drinks Hub0.5 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Earl's Court0.6 km
- Chelsea House Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge London Fulham Hotel0.2 km
- Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & Conference Centre0.5 km
- Hotel Boka0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Brompton0.7 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.1 km
- Imperial Wharf1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.3 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.3 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW61AY · Data under Open Government Licence