Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

SW3 4LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 4LQ.

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Population

142

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 70,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW3 4LQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW3 4LQ — age 54, 40% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SW3 4LQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Royal Hospital ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.

Within the SW3 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 4LQ are sourced from Output Area E00175091 (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 4LQ. 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 / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

SW3 4LQ has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour35
Vehicle crime34
Violence and sexual offences18
Theft from the person15
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.5 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.8 km
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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.9 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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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils1.0 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Chelsea Pensioners Club0.2 km
  • The Surprise0.4 km
  • Megan's0.8 km
  • Vagabond Wines0.9 km
  • Chelsea Potter0.7 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

135 nearby
  • Arch Light Cinemas0.9 km
  • Bread Street Kitchen - Battersea Power Station0.9 km
  • Cinnamon Kitchen - BPS0.8 km
  • Itsu0.9 km
  • Poke House0.9 km
  • + 130 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Little Waitrose at Shell Service Stat1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Jago Butchers1.0 km
  • Rixo0.7 km
  • Sloane Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Wulf & Lamb0.9 km
  • Belgravia Food Fayre1.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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