Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

BASIL STREET, SW3 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASIL STREET, SW3 1AS.

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Population

136

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 85,700 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

At 79% private renter occupancy, SW3 1AS is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

SW3 1AS is an active urban area on Basil Street, 0.2km from Hans in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are high (253 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00014083 (shared with 25 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 1AS. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.3%
Asian / British Asian24.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed21.2%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near SW3 1AS are high at 253 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting305
Other theft232
Vehicle crime225
Violence and sexual offences212
Theft from the person184

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.8 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.8 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.2 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.2 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.3 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Essentials Convenience Store0.7 km
  • The Pantry0.9 km
  • Harrods Restaurants and Food Hall0.1 km
  • Knights Food Fayre0.3 km
  • London Cheesemongers0.8 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

216 nearby
  • Belmond Cadogon Hotel0.4 km
  • Mams London0.3 km
  • The Hari0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Rococo Chocolates Ltd.0.4 km
  • + 211 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • EAT BEETS LIMITED0.1 km
  • Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.2 km
  • Benugo Limited1.0 km
  • Carpo0.0 km
  • Natashkino0.2 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Egerton House Hotel0.5 km
  • Knightsbridge Hotel0.3 km
  • The Berkeley0.5 km
  • Wellesley Hotel0.6 km
  • The Capital Hotel0.0 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bunch of Grapes0.4 km
  • Jaks Bar Limited0.8 km
  • The Beauchamp0.3 km
  • The Gloucester0.2 km
  • Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Little Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria1.2 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.2 km
  • London Paddington2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km