Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

SW3 5PZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

181

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 70,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 83% social renting, SW3 5PZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SW3 5PZ is a mixed residential 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 5PZ 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 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 5PZ are sourced from Output Area E00014602 (shared with 9 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 5PZ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.8%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.4%
Other / Mixed23.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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Crime around SW3 5PZ is above average at 99 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.

Anti-social behaviour145
Vehicle crime139
Violence and sexual offences103
Shoplifting100
Other theft88

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.2 km
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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils0.2 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.5 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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Park Walk Primary School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.8 km
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Ashburnham Community School

Outstanding189 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • London Cheesemongers1.0 km
  • The Chelsea General Store1.0 km
  • Mountain Express0.9 km
  • GinSen0.2 km
  • Here0.3 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

188 nearby
  • Vita Cafe0.9 km
  • Acai Berry0.3 km
  • Cafe Pier0.3 km
  • Casa Manolo0.1 km
  • Charlotte's Cloud0.2 km
  • + 183 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Chelsea Pensioners Club0.6 km
  • The Surprise0.3 km
  • Beaufort House0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms1.0 km
  • Raffles Club0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Prezzemolo & Vitale0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Aster House Hotel1.0 km
  • Draycott Hotel0.9 km
  • Oakley Hotel0.2 km
  • Number Sixteen Hotel0.9 km
  • San Domenico House0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Bosphorous Kebabs1.0 km
  • Juice and Bagel0.5 km
  • Pie Man Food Company0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station1.5 km
  • Battersea Park1.6 km
  • Imperial Wharf1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cadogan Pier0.3 km
  • Cadogan Pier0.4 km
  • Cadogan Pier0.4 km