SW3 1AX 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.
For renters and young professionals, SW3 1AX offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (265 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £428k, up 160.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00014083 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BASIL STREET, SW3 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASIL STREET, SW3 1AX.
136
40
£ 85,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 79% private renter occupancy, SW3 1AX 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. Property prices are trending up 160.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1AX. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 421,000
24 sales · Mean £ 459,852
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 1AX are high at 265 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Essentials Convenience Store0.8 km
- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.1 km
- Bridges0.2 km
- Harrods Restaurants and Food Hall0.1 km
- Knights Food Fayre0.3 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
218 nearby- Belmond Cadogon Hotel0.3 km
- Mams London0.4 km
- The Hari0.4 km
- Ch&Co Workplaces1.0 km
- Olivocarne1.0 km
- + 213 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- EAT BEETS LIMITED0.1 km
- Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.2 km
- Carpo0.1 km
- Natashkino0.2 km
- The Choir with No Name0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- The Capital Hotel0.0 km
- Egerton House Hotel0.6 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.3 km
- The Berkeley0.4 km
- San Domenico House0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Gloucester0.1 km
- Admiral Codrington0.7 km
- Antelope0.7 km
- Barts0.9 km
- Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Little Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.2 km
- London Paddington2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31AX · Data under Open Government Licence