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.
OAKLEY STREET, SW3 5HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLEY STREET, SW3 5HA.
188
44
£ 70,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Park Walk Primary School
Ashburnham Community School
Westbridge Academy
Marlborough Primary School
Chelsea Community Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- San Domenico House0.9 km
- Oakley Hotel0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SW35HA · Data under Open Government Licence