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.
SW3 5NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 5NH.
192
43
£ 73,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Park Walk Primary School
Ashburnham Community School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Chelsea Community Hospital School
Westbridge Academy
Servite RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SW35NH · Data under Open Government Licence