Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

BROMPTON ROAD, SW3 1LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROMPTON ROAD, SW3 1LB.

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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 1LB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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Area Character

SW3 1LB 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 1LB 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 1LB 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 (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.8M.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1LB 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 1LB. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,675,000

9 sales · Mean £ 1,667,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW3 1LB are high at 173 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.

Shoplifting269
Other theft213
Violence and sexual offences210
Vehicle crime206
Anti-social behaviour162

school Local Schools

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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.6 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School

Outstanding172 pupils1.0 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.3 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

326 nearby
  • Mad Lagree Studio1.0 km
  • Granger & Co0.8 km
  • Joe & The Juice0.9 km
  • Knoops0.9 km
  • Manicomio0.9 km
  • + 321 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Jago Butchers0.7 km
  • Petrossian0.5 km
  • Rixo0.9 km
  • St Giles Pantry0.8 km
  • WH Smith Royal Brompton Hospital0.9 km
  • + 56 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.3 km
  • The Buddha Bar0.6 km
  • Hoop & Toy0.6 km
  • Builders Arms PH1.0 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Friends of the Royal Marsden0.9 km
  • King's Dog Daycare0.7 km
  • EAT BEETS LIMITED0.3 km
  • Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.3 km
  • Essentials0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Cheval Phoenix House0.8 km
  • Draycott Hotel0.7 km
  • The Beaufort Hotel0.2 km
  • Bulgari Hotel & Residence0.5 km
  • Diplomat Hotel0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Little Waitrose1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
  • London Victoria1.5 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.2.0 km