SW3 1AU is an active urban area located 0.3km from Wilton Place in Kensington and Chelsea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.
The people who live in SW3 1AU are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are high (308 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00014084 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 1AU.
148
36
£ 85,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
72% of homes in SW3 1AU are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1AU. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 1AU are high at 308 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Marlborough Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
199 nearby- Hyde Park Tennis Centre And Cafe South0.9 km
- Abdel Wahab0.5 km
- Beauchamp Hospitality0.4 km
- Beaverbrook Townhouse0.7 km
- Boxcentric0.6 km
- + 194 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.2 km
- Bridges0.2 km
- The Provenance Meat Company0.8 km
- Jeroboams1.0 km
- La Picena0.6 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- The Capital Hotel0.1 km
- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.1 km
- Beaverbrook Durley House0.7 km
- Cheval Knightsbridge0.5 km
- Rembrandt Hotel0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Gloucester0.1 km
- Admiral Codrington0.9 km
- Antelope0.8 km
- The Buddha Bar0.1 km
- Bunch of Grapes0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Carpo0.1 km
- Natashkino0.1 km
- The Choir with No Name0.5 km
- Colicci / Ecsi Ltd0.7 km
- Ekook0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Little Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.3 km
- London Paddington2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.1 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.1 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31AU · Data under Open Government Licence