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.
CHEYNE WALK, SW3 5LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEYNE WALK, SW3 5LW.
140
47
£ 73,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Ashburnham Community School
Park Walk Primary School
Westbridge Academy
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Chelsea Community Hospital School
Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SW35LW · Data under Open Government Licence