Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

SW3 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 1AD.

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Population

161

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 85,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW3 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW3 1AD is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW3 1AD is an active urban area located 0.1km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00014098 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1AD. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.2%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW3 1AD are high at 147 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting261
Vehicle crime217
Violence and sexual offences204
Anti-social behaviour199
Other theft196

school Local Schools

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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.4 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.7 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School

Outstanding172 pupils1.1 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • The Millennium Knightsbridge0.5 km
  • Aster House Hotel0.9 km
  • Beaverbrook Durley House0.5 km
  • The Kensington Hotel0.8 km
  • Egerton House Hotel0.2 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Buddha Bar0.6 km
  • Hoop & Toy0.7 km
  • Chelsea Potter0.9 km
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • The Gloucester0.5 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

335 nearby
  • Carpo Knighstbridge Limited0.3 km
  • Compass (Staff Restaurant)0.4 km
  • Fusion 540.7 km
  • Knightsbridge Cafe0.8 km
  • Ottolenghi0.7 km
  • + 330 more
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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • GinSen1.0 km
  • Here0.9 km
  • Snowflake Gelato0.7 km
  • Bens Grocers1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • + 65 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Fresh Bake0.7 km
  • Tanpopo Japanese Food0.8 km
  • Friends of the Royal Marsden0.8 km
  • King's Dog Daycare0.7 km
  • Ben's Cookies0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Market by Smith & Brock0.9 km
  • Little Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station1.2 km
  • London Victoria1.4 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.2.1 km