Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

SW3 5SY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

258

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 70,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW3 5SY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SW3 5SY has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-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 5SY 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 5SY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 5SY are sourced from Output Area E00014600 (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 5SY. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.0%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean20.6%
Other / Mixed18.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 5SY is above average at 90 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.

Vehicle crime134
Anti-social behaviour122
Shoplifting99
Violence and sexual offences92
Other theft85

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.1 km
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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils0.3 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.8 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.8 km
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Park Walk Primary School

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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Ashburnham Community School

Outstanding189 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Chelsea Pensioners Club0.5 km
  • The Surprise0.2 km
  • Beaufort House0.8 km
  • The Phene0.2 km
  • Admiral Codrington0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Mountain Express0.9 km
  • Chelsea Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Medicine Chest0.9 km
  • Balance Oriental Health Clinic1.0 km
  • Finns0.5 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

189 nearby
  • Acai Berry0.4 km
  • Cafe Pier0.4 km
  • Casa Manolo0.2 km
  • Charlotte's Cloud0.3 km
  • Cru8 Cafe @ Triyoga0.8 km
  • + 184 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Prezzemolo & Vitale0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited1.0 km
  • Friends of the Royal Marsden0.7 km
  • King's Dog Daycare0.7 km
  • Essentials0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Number Sixteen Hotel1.0 km
  • San Domenico House0.7 km
  • Draycott Hotel0.9 km
  • Oakley Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
  • Battersea Park1.6 km
  • Imperial Wharf1.7 km

Bus Stops

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