SW3 5PS is an active urban area located 0.3km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Royal Hospital ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW3 5PS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 5PS are sourced from Output Area E00014604 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 5PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 5PS.
200
39
£ 70,000 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 81% social renting, SW3 5PS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 5PS. The average age is 38.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW3 5PS is above average at 110 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
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Park Walk Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Ashburnham Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Andreas0.5 km
- Chelsea Cloisters Filling Station and Car Park0.7 km
- My LaLaLand0.9 km
- Amathus1.0 km
- Balance Oriental Health Clinic0.9 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room0.4 km
- Admiral Codrington0.9 km
- Barts0.7 km
- The Hunter's Moon0.7 km
- The Sydney Arms0.3 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
209 nearby- Benihana Restaurant0.4 km
- Cafe Muse0.9 km
- Daylesford Organic0.8 km
- Five Guys0.2 km
- Itsu0.6 km
- + 204 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Number Sixteen Hotel0.9 km
- San Domenico House0.7 km
- Draycott Hotel0.9 km
- Oakley Hotel0.2 km
- Aster House Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Little Waitrose1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Prezzemolo & Vitale0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar1.0 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Seasons FH Ltd1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.5 km
- Imperial Wharf1.6 km
- Battersea Park1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cadogan Pier0.3 km
- Cadogan Pier0.4 km
- Cadogan Pier0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW35PS · Data under Open Government Licence