SW3 1NU is an active urban area on Beauchamp Place, 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 1NU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 1NU are sourced from Output Area E00014095 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEAUCHAMP PLACE, SW3 1NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEAUCHAMP PLACE, SW3 1NU.
162
42
£ 85,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 1NU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SW3 1NU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1NU. The average age is 42.2. 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 1NU are high at 177 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
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.4 km
- Cheval Phoenix House0.6 km
- Draycott Hotel0.6 km
- The Beaufort Hotel0.1 km
- Bulgari Hotel & Residence0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Buddha Bar0.5 km
- Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.3 km
- Hoop & Toy0.7 km
- Chelsea Potter1.0 km
- The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
319 nearby- Carpo Knighstbridge Limited0.2 km
- Compass (Staff Restaurant)0.3 km
- Fusion 540.8 km
- Knightsbridge Cafe0.7 km
- Ottolenghi0.6 km
- + 314 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Jeroboams0.5 km
- A Moore & Co0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- DAM Health0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Little Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Essentials0.8 km
- Pizza Roma0.9 km
- Roll Baby0.8 km
- Fresh Bake0.8 km
- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.9 km
- + 16 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: SW31NU · Data under Open Government Licence