SW3 1LJ is an active urban area on Ovington Square, 0.1km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.
For families considering a move, SW3 1LJ represents 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £2.9M, down 68.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1LJ are sourced from Output Area E00014098 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OVINGTON SQUARE, SW3 1LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVINGTON SQUARE, SW3 1LJ.
161
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£ 85,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1LJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW3 1LJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.9M, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £2.9M. Property prices are trending down 68.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1LJ. The average age is 40.9. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,235,000
6 sales · Mean £ 1,886,666
Terraced
£ 5,375,000
2 sales · Mean £ 5,375,000
Semi-Detached
£ 7,400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 7,400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 1LJ are high at 155 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and vehicle crime. 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
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Bens Grocers1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- L'Artisan du Chocolat0.9 km
- A P Food Express0.9 km
- Kensington Express0.7 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
334 nearby- McDonald's0.8 km
- Farm Girl0.6 km
- Apero Restaurant and Bar0.8 km
- Benugo (Catering at V&A)0.5 km
- Blank Street0.7 km
- + 329 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Rembrandt Hotel0.4 km
- Egerton House Hotel0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.2 km
- The Berkeley0.8 km
- The Capital Hotel0.5 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- B London0.9 km
- Chelsea Potter0.9 km
- The Crown0.9 km
- The Gloucester0.5 km
- The Buddha Bar0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.9 km
- Pizza Roma0.8 km
- Roll Baby0.7 km
- Tanpopo Japanese Food0.8 km
- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.8 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.9 km
- Little Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.2 km
- London Victoria1.4 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31LJ · Data under Open Government Licence