Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

SW3 5NH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

192

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 73,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW3 5NH 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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2/10
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1/10
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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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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW3 5NH — age 43, 26% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

SW3 5NH is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Chelsea Riverside ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.

Day-to-day life in SW3 5NH has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 5NH are sourced from Output Area E00014226 (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 5NH. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around SW3 5NH is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences113
Vehicle crime111
Anti-social behaviour110
Other theft57
Drugs48

school Local Schools

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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils0.1 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.5 km
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Park Walk Primary School

Good190 pupils0.5 km
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Ashburnham Community School

Outstanding189 pupils0.6 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.7 km
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Chelsea Community Hospital School

Outstanding107 pupils0.8 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good168 pupils0.8 km
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Servite RC Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Medicine Chest0.5 km
  • Mountain Express0.6 km
  • Jago Butchers0.8 km
  • Rixo0.9 km
  • St Giles Pantry0.8 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • The Phene0.2 km
  • Chelsea Pensioners Club0.9 km
  • The Surprise0.6 km
  • Beaufort House0.4 km
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

155 nearby
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.7 km
  • Farm Fetch0.2 km
  • L'Eto Pattiserie0.5 km
  • Mestizo Chelsea0.4 km
  • Ranoush Juice0.3 km
  • + 150 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • Seasons FH Ltd0.8 km
  • Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House0.7 km
  • Friends of the Royal Marsden0.8 km
  • King's Dog Daycare0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Prezzemolo & Vitale0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Co-Operative0.5 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oakley Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Imperial Wharf1.3 km
  • Battersea Park1.7 km
  • West Brompton1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cadogan Pier0.3 km
  • Cadogan Pier0.3 km
  • Cadogan Pier0.3 km