Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

OVINGTON GARDENS, SW3 1LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVINGTON GARDENS, SW3 1LS.

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Population

166

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 85,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW3 1LS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW3 1LS spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £682k.

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

SW3 1LS is an active urban area on Ovington Gardens, 0.0km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW3 1LS offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £682k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00014088 (shared with 34 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 1LS. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.4%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed22.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 10%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 921,000

9 sales · Mean £ 974,000

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

Crime rates near SW3 1LS are high at 156 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.

Shoplifting273
Other theft213
Vehicle crime203
Violence and sexual offences198
Anti-social behaviour157

school Local Schools

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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.6 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.3 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 Studio0.9 km
  • Granger & Co0.7 km
  • Joe & The Juice0.9 km
  • Knoops0.9 km
  • Manicomio0.8 km
  • + 321 more
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Retailers - Other

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

15 nearby
  • The Crown1.0 km
  • Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.3 km
  • The Buddha Bar0.5 km
  • Hoop & Toy0.6 km
  • Builders Arms PH1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Friends of the Royal Marsden0.9 km
  • King's Dog Daycare0.8 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 House0.7 km
  • Draycott Hotel0.6 km
  • The Beaufort Hotel0.1 km
  • Bulgari Hotel & Residence0.5 km
  • Diplomat Hotel0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Market by Smith & Brock0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station1.3 km
  • London Victoria1.5 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.2.0 km