SW3 5PU 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 5PU 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 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 5PU are sourced from Output Area E00014604 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 5PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 5PU.
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
SW3 5PU has a significant social housing presence — 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 5PU. 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
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 5PU is above average at 111 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
Park Walk Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Ashburnham Community School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Chelsea Pensioners Club0.6 km
- The Surprise0.4 km
- Builders Arms PH0.3 km
- Jaks Bar Limited0.9 km
- The Coopers Arms0.2 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Bens Grocers0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- L'Artisan du Chocolat0.9 km
- Bayley & Sage0.8 km
- Evolution London - British Genius Site0.9 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
204 nearby- Made in Italy0.3 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
- The Jam0.4 km
- Cook + Thief/Sugoi JPN1.0 km
- 110% Grill & Juice0.2 km
- + 199 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Oakley Hotel0.1 km
- Draycott Hotel1.0 km
- Aster House Hotel0.9 km
- Number Sixteen Hotel0.9 km
- San Domenico House0.8 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-Operative0.8 km
- Prezzemolo & Vitale0.7 km
- Little Waitrose1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Juice and Bagel0.5 km
- Pie Man Food Company0.5 km
- Al Phoenic0.8 km
- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.6 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.7 km
- + 9 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
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: SW35PU · Data under Open Government Licence