SW3 4HJ is a mixed residential area on Cheyne Place, 0.5km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Royal Hospital ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW3 4HJ is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £620k, down 68.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 4HJ are sourced from Output Area E00014606 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEYNE PLACE, SW3 4HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEYNE PLACE, SW3 4HJ.
123
54
£ 70,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 4HJ 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
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in SW3 4HJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 54-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 68.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 4HJ. The average age is 54.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 620,000
15 sales · Mean £ 912,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW3 4HJ is moderate at 76 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
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Marlborough Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Chelsea Pensioners Club0.3 km
- The Surprise0.1 km
- Jeroboams0.8 km
- Cross Keys0.6 km
- Azteca1.0 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Koox1.0 km
- London Cheesemongers0.9 km
- The Chelsea General Store0.9 km
- Finns0.6 km
- The Provenance Meat Company0.9 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- Nakanojo1.0 km
- Fresco Deli1.0 km
- Vita Cafe0.8 km
- Love my Human Townhouse0.8 km
- Bluebird Chelsea0.9 km
- + 159 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.9 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.9 km
- Essentials0.9 km
- Juice and Bagel0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- San Domenico House0.7 km
- Draycott Hotel0.8 km
- Oakley Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.3 km
- Battersea Park1.4 km
- Queenstown Road (Battersea)1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cadogan Pier0.4 km
- Cadogan Pier0.4 km
- Cadogan Pier0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW34HJ · Data under Open Government Licence