SW3 5NY is a well-regarded residential area on Phene 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 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £2.5M. 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 5NY are sourced from Output Area E00014607 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PHENE STREET, SW3 5NY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHENE STREET, SW3 5NY.
268
42
£ 70,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 5NY 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SW3 5NY's 53% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 5NY. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 2,550,000
2 sales · Mean £ 2,550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW3 5NY is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. 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
Marlborough Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Beirut Boutique0.7 km
- Cheyne News0.8 km
- Koox0.8 km
- Medicine Chest0.8 km
- P. Josiah0.9 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Jeroboams0.5 km
- Cross Keys0.3 km
- Chelsea Pensioners Club0.6 km
- The Surprise0.4 km
- The Phene0.0 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
173 nearby- Nakanojo0.6 km
- Fresco Deli0.8 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.9 km
- Farm Fetch0.3 km
- L'Eto Pattiserie0.3 km
- + 168 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Seasons FH Ltd1.0 km
- Juice and Bagel0.6 km
- Pie Man Food Company0.6 km
- Al Phoenic0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Oakley Hotel0.1 km
- San Domenico House0.8 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Prezzemolo & Vitale0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Imperial Wharf1.6 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.6 km
- Battersea Park1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cadogan Pier0.2 km
- Cadogan Pier0.3 km
- Cadogan Pier0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW35NY · Data under Open Government Licence