SW6 1DQ is an active urban area on Rainsborough Square, 0.3km from West Brompton in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Walham Green ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW6 1DQ offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. 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. 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 rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £3.2M, down 26.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW6 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00009392 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAINSBOROUGH SQUARE, SW6 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAINSBOROUGH SQUARE, SW6 1DQ.
442
39
£ 66,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW6 1DQ 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW6 1DQ — age 39, 43% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £3.2M. Property prices are trending down 26.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW6 1DQ. 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
Terraced
£ 3,337,500
4 sales · Mean £ 3,418,750
Semi-Detached
£ 1,790,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,790,000
Flat
£ 3,500,000
2 sales · Mean £ 3,500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW6 1DQ is above average at 117 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 Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Holy Cross RC School
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
Sir John Lillie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- New Enca Food0.7 km
- Al Baydar0.2 km
- BYGRAM0.9 km
- Chelsea Village Store0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme0.3 km
- + 70 more
Restaurant, Cafe
162 nearby- Azur1.0 km
- Gola Restaurant0.9 km
- Tikis London0.8 km
- Vanilla Bean Cafe0.6 km
- Al Santo0.2 km
- + 157 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Whole Foods Market0.3 km
- Little Waitrose0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
- Baileys0.5 km
- The Açai Girls0.7 km
- Parsons Green Fish Bar0.8 km
- Dessert Heaven London0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Travelodge London Fulham Hotel0.2 km
- Express By Holiday Inn - Earl's Court0.5 km
- Chelsea House Hotel0.8 km
- Hotel Boka0.7 km
- Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & Conference Centre0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Lost Hours0.8 km
- The Redback0.3 km
- The Rose0.9 km
- Jaks0.9 km
- Famous Three Kings1.0 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Brompton0.5 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.0 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
- West Brompton Rail Station0.5 km
- West Brompton Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW61DQ · Data under Open Government Licence