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.
SW3 5SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 5SY.
258
41
£ 70,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Park Walk Primary School
Ashburnham Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SW35SY · Data under Open Government Licence