Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

OVINGTON SQUARE, SW3 1LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVINGTON SQUARE, SW3 1LJ.

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Population

161

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 85,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British77.2%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting261
Vehicle crime214
Violence and sexual offences202
Anti-social behaviour193
Other theft190

school Local Schools

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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.5 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.7 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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