SW3 2HX is an active urban area on Walton Street, 0.2km from Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 2HX are sourced from Output Area E00014362 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALTON STREET, SW3 2HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTON STREET, SW3 2HX.
233
45
£ 85,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 2HX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SW3 2HX — age 45, 44% ownership, 53% 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 2HX. The average age is 44.5. 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 around SW3 2HX is above average at 124 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marlborough Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
344 nearby- Casa Manolo1.0 km
- Stanley's0.9 km
- Carpo Knighstbridge Limited0.4 km
- Compass (Staff Restaurant)0.5 km
- Fusion 540.8 km
- + 339 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.6 km
- Aster House Hotel0.8 km
- Beaverbrook Durley House0.5 km
- The Kensington Hotel0.7 km
- Egerton House Hotel0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Buddha Bar0.7 km
- Hoop & Toy0.6 km
- B London0.9 km
- The Gloucester0.6 km
- Admiral Codrington0.2 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- GinSen0.9 km
- Here0.8 km
- Snowflake Gelato0.6 km
- Bens Grocers0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Fresh Bake0.6 km
- Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.9 km
- Pizza Roma0.8 km
- Roll Baby0.6 km
- Carpo0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.2 km
- London Victoria1.4 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SW32HX · Data under Open Government Licence