SW6 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Farm Lane, 0.1km from West Brompton in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Lillie ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 53.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW6 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00009398 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARM LANE, SW6 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARM LANE, SW6 1BQ.
367
41
£ 66,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW6 1BQ 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 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 53.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW6 1BQ. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 1,050,000
11 sales · Mean £ 1,072,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW6 1BQ is above average at 92 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 London Oratory School
The Fulham Boys School
Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
Holy Cross RC School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Servite RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
167 nearby- Amuse Bouche0.9 km
- Gail's Bakery0.8 km
- Local Hero Deli1.0 km
- Nuntee0.9 km
- The Climbing Hanger0.7 km
- + 162 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Parsons Green Fish Bar0.8 km
- Chelsea Caribbean Kitchen0.3 km
- Moto Roti0.5 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Seasons FH Ltd1.0 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Dickenson Quality Meat0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Superdrug0.5 km
- Kiosk At Normand Park1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Harwood Arms0.2 km
- The Atlas0.4 km
- The Imperial0.7 km
- The Prince0.5 km
- Wolfpack Fulham0.3 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Earl's Court0.6 km
- Chelsea House Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge London Fulham Hotel0.4 km
- London Town Hotel0.9 km
- Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & Conference Centre0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Brompton0.5 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.0 km
- Imperial Wharf1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.3 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.3 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.3 km
- West Brompton Underground Station0.5 km
- West Brompton Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW61BQ · Data under Open Government Licence