Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

SW3 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 5AZ.

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Population

178

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 73,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW3 5AZ 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.

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3/10
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Area Character

SW3 5AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SW3 5AZ is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Chelsea Riverside ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.

This 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00014234 (shared with 11 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 5AZ. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.4%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SW3 5AZ is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences147
Anti-social behaviour109
Vehicle crime106
Drugs56
Other theft45

school Local Schools

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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils0.3 km
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Ashburnham Community School

Outstanding189 pupils0.4 km
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Park Walk Primary School

Good190 pupils0.4 km
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Chelsea Community Hospital School

Outstanding107 pupils0.6 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good168 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.7 km
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Servite RC Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils0.8 km
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Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding49 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Mountain Express0.5 km
  • Healthchem Ltd0.7 km
  • Better Price0.8 km
  • Andreas1.0 km
  • Medicine Chest0.4 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Beaufort House0.3 km
  • The Kings Arms0.7 km
  • The Hunter's Moon0.8 km
  • The Sydney Arms0.7 km
  • Jaks0.9 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

152 nearby
  • Acai Berry0.4 km
  • Cafe Pier0.4 km
  • Casa Luca0.7 km
  • Casa Manolo0.6 km
  • Charlotte's Cloud0.5 km
  • + 147 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Prezzemolo & Vitale0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Seasons FH Ltd0.7 km
  • Friends of the Royal Marsden0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oakley Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Imperial Wharf1.1 km
  • West Brompton1.6 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cadogan Pier0.4 km
  • Cadogan Pier0.4 km
  • Cadogan Pier0.4 km