SW3 1NE is an active urban area located 0.1km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1NE are sourced from Output Area E00014088 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 1NE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 1NE.
166
42
£ 85,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1NE 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SW3 1NE — age 42, 27% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 1NE. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 1NE are high at 180 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.
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
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Harrods Restaurants and Food Hall0.3 km
- Knights Food Fayre0.1 km
- London Cheesemongers0.8 km
- Remeo Gelato Terrace0.4 km
- Rococo Chocolates0.3 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Egerton House Hotel0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.1 km
- The Berkeley0.8 km
- The Gore Hotel1.0 km
- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
318 nearby- Anya Cafe0.7 km
- Burger & Lobster0.6 km
- ELAN0.2 km
- Raw Press0.7 km
- Vita Cafe0.9 km
- + 313 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bosphorous Kebabs0.9 km
- Fresh Bake0.7 km
- Carpo0.4 km
- Natashkino0.6 km
- The Choir with No Name0.2 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Buddha Bar0.5 km
- Hoop & Toy0.6 km
- The Gloucester0.5 km
- Admiral Codrington0.5 km
- Antelope0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.9 km
- Little Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
- London Victoria1.5 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SW31NE · Data under Open Government Licence