SW3 1HQ 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 well-established rental postcode — 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 big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1HQ are sourced from Output Area E00014090 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 1HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 1HQ.
157
37
£ 85,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1HQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW3 1HQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1HQ. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 1HQ are high at 171 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marlborough Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Jago Butchers0.7 km
- Petrossian0.5 km
- Rixo0.9 km
- St Giles Pantry0.8 km
- WH Smith Royal Brompton Hospital0.9 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Crown1.0 km
- The Buddha Bar0.6 km
- Hoop & Toy0.6 km
- The Gloucester0.6 km
- Admiral Codrington0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
322 nearby- Granger & Co0.8 km
- Joe & The Juice1.0 km
- Knoops1.0 km
- Manicomio0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- + 317 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.9 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.8 km
- EAT BEETS LIMITED0.4 km
- Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.3 km
- Bosphorous Kebabs0.8 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Egerton House Hotel0.1 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.2 km
- The Berkeley0.9 km
- The Gore Hotel0.9 km
- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Little Waitrose1.0 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.5 km
- London Victoria1.6 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31HQ · Data under Open Government Licence