Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

CHEYNE WALK, SW3 5LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEYNE WALK, SW3 5LW.

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Population

140

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 73,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW3 5LW 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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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SW3 5LW combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£1.3M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.3M. Property prices are trending down 28.6% year-on-year.

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

SW3 5LW is a mixed residential area on Cheyne Walk, 0.5km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Chelsea Riverside ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.

For families considering a move, SW3 5LW represents 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 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M, down 28.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 5LW are sourced from Output Area E00014232 (shared with 13 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 5LW. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
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

£ 1,285,000

10 sales · Mean £ 1,266,900

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

Crime around SW3 5LW is moderate at 81 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 behaviour117
Vehicle crime110
Violence and sexual offences96
Drugs52
Other theft48

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 pupils0.4 km
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Ashburnham Community School

Outstanding189 pupils0.7 km
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Park Walk Primary School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good168 pupils0.8 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.8 km
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Chelsea Community Hospital School

Outstanding107 pupils0.9 km
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Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding49 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Chelsea Pensioners Club0.8 km
  • The Surprise0.5 km
  • Beaufort House0.6 km
  • The Kings Arms0.9 km
  • Sporting Page0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Mountain Express0.6 km
  • Nysa Wine and Spirits0.9 km
  • Bens Grocers0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.5 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

150 nearby
  • Acai Berry0.4 km
  • Cafe Pier0.1 km
  • Casa Luca0.9 km
  • Casa Manolo0.4 km
  • Charlotte's Cloud0.4 km
  • + 145 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Prezzemolo & Vitale0.6 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Co-Operative0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House0.9 km
  • U - Earth Biotech Ltd0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Holy Cow0.8 km
  • Juice and Bagel0.8 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oakley Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Imperial Wharf1.4 km
  • Battersea Park1.6 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.7 km

Bus Stops

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