SW3 2AB is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Higher Denham in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Kensington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00014100 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 2AB.
232
43
£ 58,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 2AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SW3 2AB's 69% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 2AB. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW3 2AB is above average at 107 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marlborough Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
353 nearby- Acai Berry0.9 km
- Casa Manolo0.7 km
- Charlotte's Cloud0.8 km
- Joe & The Juice1.0 km
- Oree1.0 km
- + 348 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Andreas0.4 km
- Chelsea Cloisters Filling Station and Car Park0.2 km
- La Picena0.4 km
- My LaLaLand0.1 km
- Pierre Marcolini0.8 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Cheval Knightsbridge0.6 km
- Melia Hotel1.0 km
- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.9 km
- Aster House Hotel0.5 km
- Beaverbrook Durley House0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room0.7 km
- The Phene1.0 km
- The Surprise0.9 km
- Stanhope Arms (The)0.9 km
- Chelsea Potter0.6 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Little Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- My Godo0.6 km
- Bosphorous Kebabs0.5 km
- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.4 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.3 km
- EAT BEETS LIMITED0.8 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.5 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.7 km
- London Victoria1.7 km
Bus Stops
- South Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW32AB · Data under Open Government Licence