SW1W 8AL is an active urban area on Sloane Square, 0.4km from Eaton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Royal Hospital ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW1W 8AL 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 big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1W 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00014583 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SLOANE SQUARE, SW1W 8AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SLOANE SQUARE, SW1W 8AL.
143
45
£ 70,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1W 8AL 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 SW1W 8AL — age 45, 27% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1W 8AL. The average age is 45.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW1W 8AL is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
311 nearby- L'Eto Pattiserie0.8 km
- Searcy's0.7 km
- Ziani0.7 km
- Casa Manolo1.0 km
- Stanley's1.0 km
- + 306 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Chelsea Pensioners Club0.6 km
- The Surprise0.7 km
- The Gloucester0.9 km
- Admiral Codrington0.6 km
- Antelope0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- The Paper Shop0.9 km
- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.9 km
- Finns0.6 km
- The Provenance Meat Company0.2 km
- Krystals0.4 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- The Capital Hotel0.9 km
- San Domenico House0.3 km
- Best Western0.8 km
- Egerton House Hotel0.9 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.8 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Carpo0.9 km
- The Choir with No Name0.7 km
- Barry'S Bootcamp0.6 km
- Juice and Bagel0.7 km
- Pie Man Food Company0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station0.6 km
- London Victoria1.0 km
- Battersea Park1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sloane Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Sloane Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Sloane Square Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1W8AL · Data under Open Government Licence