Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

SW3 1HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 1HY.

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Population

157

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 85,700 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SW3 1HY 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.

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

SW3 1HY is an active urban area located 0.2km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW3 1HY 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (184 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1HY are sourced from Output Area E00014090 (shared with 30 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 1HY. 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

White / British70.3%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed20.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 1HY are high at 184 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.

Shoplifting271
Other theft216
Violence and sexual offences203
Vehicle crime199
Anti-social behaviour159

school Local Schools

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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.7 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.9 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School

Outstanding172 pupils1.1 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Jago Butchers0.8 km
  • Petrossian0.6 km
  • Rixo1.0 km
  • St Giles Pantry0.9 km
  • Wulf & Lamb0.8 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

300 nearby
  • Granger & Co0.8 km
  • Manicomio0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Villa Mamas0.8 km
  • Wild Tavern0.9 km
  • + 295 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Friends of the Royal Marsden1.0 km
  • King's Dog Daycare0.9 km
  • Ben's Cookies0.8 km
  • Carpo0.3 km
  • Natashkino0.5 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Egerton House Hotel0.2 km
  • Knightsbridge Hotel0.1 km
  • The Berkeley0.8 km
  • The Capital Hotel0.3 km
  • The Gore Hotel1.0 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Gloucester0.5 km
  • Admiral Codrington0.5 km
  • Antelope0.9 km
  • Barts0.7 km
  • The Buddha Bar0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Market by Smith & Brock1.0 km
  • Little Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
  • London Victoria1.5 km
  • London Paddington2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km
  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km