SW3 1HW is an active urban area on Brompton Road, 0.1km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW3 1HW offers 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. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (195 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1HW are sourced from Output Area E00014090 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROMPTON ROAD, SW3 1HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROMPTON ROAD, SW3 1HW.
157
37
£ 85,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1HW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
71% of homes in SW3 1HW 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 1HW. 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
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 1HW are high at 195 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
Marlborough Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
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
59 nearby- Harrods Restaurants and Food Hall0.3 km
- Knights Food Fayre0.1 km
- London Cheesemongers0.8 km
- Remeo Gelato Terrace0.5 km
- Rococo Chocolates0.3 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Egerton House Hotel0.1 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.2 km
- The Berkeley0.9 km
- The Gore Hotel0.9 km
- Cheval Knightsbridge0.1 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
316 nearby- Anya Cafe0.7 km
- Burger & Lobster0.6 km
- ELAN0.2 km
- Raw Press0.8 km
- Vita Cafe0.9 km
- + 311 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bosphorous Kebabs0.9 km
- My Godo0.1 km
- Fresh Bake0.7 km
- Carpo0.4 km
- Natashkino0.6 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Little Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Buddha Bar0.5 km
- Hoop & Toy0.6 km
- The Gloucester0.6 km
- The Crown1.0 km
- Admiral Codrington0.5 km
- + 9 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: SW31HW · Data under Open Government Licence