Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

OAKLEY STREET, SW3 5HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLEY STREET, SW3 5HA.

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Population

188

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 70,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW3 5HA 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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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 44, SW3 5HA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.5M.

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

SW3 5HA is a well-regarded residential area on Oakley Street, 0.4km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Royal Hospital ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.5M. 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 5HA are sourced from Output Area E00014611 (shared with 14 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 5HA. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.1%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 750,000

7 sales · Mean £ 1,067,285

Terraced

£ 4,600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 4,600,000

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

Crime around SW3 5HA is above average at 110 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 behaviour136
Vehicle crime122
Violence and sexual offences111
Shoplifting105
Other theft77

school Local Schools

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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils0.2 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.3 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.7 km
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Park Walk Primary School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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Ashburnham Community School

Outstanding189 pupils0.8 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good168 pupils0.9 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.9 km
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Chelsea Community Hospital School

Outstanding107 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Andreas0.7 km
  • Chelsea Cloisters Filling Station and Car Park0.9 km
  • Bens Grocers0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.6 km
  • + 47 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room0.6 km
  • Chelsea Pensioners Club0.7 km
  • The Surprise0.4 km
  • Raffles Club0.4 km
  • Chelsea Potter0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

163 nearby
  • Benihana Restaurant0.5 km
  • Daylesford Organic1.0 km
  • Five Guys0.4 km
  • Itsu0.7 km
  • The Good Life Eatery0.8 km
  • + 158 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Friends of the Royal Marsden0.8 km
  • King's Dog Daycare0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Seasons FH Ltd1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • San Domenico House0.9 km
  • Oakley Hotel0.1 km
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Prezzemolo & Vitale0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-Operative0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Imperial Wharf1.5 km
  • Battersea Park1.6 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cadogan Pier0.2 km
  • Cadogan Pier0.2 km
  • Cadogan Pier0.2 km