Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

CHELSEA EMBANKMENT, SW3 4LG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELSEA EMBANKMENT, SW3 4LG.

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Population

585

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 70,000 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW3 4LG 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.

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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in SW3 4LG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW3 4LG is a sought-after residential area on Chelsea Embankment, 0.7km 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 4LG is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.5M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 4LG are sourced from Output Area E00190414 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 4LG. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 2,500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,500,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SW3 4LG has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime40
Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.4 km
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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils0.8 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.9 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils1.0 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils1.0 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • London Cheesemongers1.0 km
  • The Chelsea General Store1.0 km
  • Majestic Wine1.0 km
  • Yummy Candies0.9 km
  • Jago Butchers0.9 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

129 nearby
  • Vita Cafe0.8 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
  • Brindisa Kitchens0.9 km
  • Fiume0.9 km
  • Market Place Restaurant Bar0.9 km
  • + 124 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.8 km
  • No 29 Power Station West0.9 km
  • Vagabond Wines0.9 km
  • Chelsea Potter0.6 km
  • The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • San Domenico House0.8 km
  • Oakley Hotel0.7 km
  • Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel0.8 km
  • Draycott Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Co-Operative1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Juice and Bagel0.8 km
  • Pie Man Food Company0.9 km
  • Essentials0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Battersea Park1.1 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.2 km
  • Queenstown Road (Battersea)1.4 km