SW3 2PE is an active urban area located 0.2km from Higher Denham in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Royal Hospital ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW3 2PE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 94% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 2PE are sourced from Output Area E00014337 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 2PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 2PE.
121
56
£ 58,800 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 94% of tenure in SW3 2PE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 2PE. The average age is 56.1. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW3 2PE is above average at 121 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Marlborough Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Phene0.9 km
- Chelsea Pensioners Club0.6 km
- The Surprise0.7 km
- The Gloucester0.9 km
- Admiral Codrington0.3 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
330 nearby- Farm Fetch1.0 km
- L'Eto Pattiserie0.6 km
- Searcy's0.7 km
- The Ivy Chelsea0.8 km
- Ziani0.5 km
- + 325 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Londis/Chelsea Food Fayre0.9 km
- The Paper Shop0.7 km
- Europafoodxb0.9 km
- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.8 km
- Bridges1.0 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- The Capital Hotel0.9 km
- Number Sixteen Hotel0.9 km
- San Domenico House0.1 km
- B&B Belgravia0.9 km
- Oakley Hotel1.0 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Carpo0.8 km
- The Choir with No Name0.5 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited0.8 km
- Barry'S Bootcamp1.0 km
- Juice and Bagel0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.0 km
- London Victoria1.3 km
- Battersea Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sloane Square Underground Station0.4 km
- Sloane Square Underground Station0.4 km
- Sloane Square Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW32PE · Data under Open Government Licence