SW6 1BJ is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Brompton, West in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Walham Green ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW6 1BJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW6 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00009763 (shared with 268 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW6 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW6 1BJ.
380
34
£ 65,700 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW6 1BJ 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 1BJ is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW6 1BJ. The average age is 33.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW6 1BJ is moderate at 88 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
The Fulham Boys School
Fulham Primary School
Holy Cross RC School
The London Oratory School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Lady Margaret School
Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
Sir John Lillie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- All In 1 Food & Wine0.7 km
- GreenBay Supermarket0.7 km
- London Drinks Hub0.6 km
- My Shop0.7 km
- Trem Place Of Our Sanctuary0.7 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Earl's Court0.7 km
- Travelodge London Fulham Hotel0.4 km
- Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & Conference Centre0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Goose0.7 km
- Little Blue Door1.0 km
- The Lost Hours0.7 km
- The Redback0.1 km
- The Rose0.6 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
166 nearby- Buvichic0.6 km
- Over Under Coffee0.8 km
- Al Santo0.1 km
- Brinkley's Wines Fulham0.9 km
- Brooklyn Pizza Crew0.3 km
- + 161 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Dessert Heaven London0.6 km
- Baileys0.5 km
- The Açai Girls0.5 km
- Foodstars Fulham1.0 km
- Parsons Green Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Waitrose0.1 km
- Whole Foods Market0.0 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Brompton0.8 km
- Imperial Wharf1.1 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.3 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: SW61BJ · Data under Open Government Licence