SW6 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Walham Green in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Walham Green ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW6 1DL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW6 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00009620 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW6 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW6 1DL.
238
39
£ 70,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW6 1DL 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
With 54% social renting, SW6 1DL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-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 1DL. The average age is 38.7. 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 1DL is above average at 91 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
Holy Cross RC School
The London Oratory School
Chelsea Academy
Lady Margaret School
Servite RC Primary School
Ormiston Courtyard Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Imperial0.4 km
- The Prince0.8 km
- Wolfpack Fulham0.4 km
- Eleusis Club0.3 km
- The Lillie Langtry0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
166 nearby- Amigos Burgers And Shakes0.5 km
- Becky Blooms0.3 km
- Bodean's BBQ0.2 km
- Bridge Baker0.9 km
- Chelsea Football Club- Levy UK0.2 km
- + 161 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Youpi Yum Little Ones Kitchen0.8 km
- David Lloyd Clubs0.1 km
- Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House0.9 km
- Clean Kitchen0.4 km
- DNA Juice0.3 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Cashcounts0.3 km
- The Hoarder0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Foodland0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & Conference Centre0.8 km
- Travelodge London Fulham Hotel0.6 km
- Millennium Chelsea Harbour Hotel0.9 km
- DoubleTree By Hilton London Chelsea0.9 km
- Express By Holiday Inn - Earl's Court0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Brompton0.8 km
- Imperial Wharf0.9 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.2 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: SW61DL · Data under Open Government Licence