Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

SW3 5UF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

257

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 73,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW3 5UF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 43, SW3 5UF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

SW3 5UF is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Stanley ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.

For serious buyers, SW3 5UF is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 5UF are sourced from Output Area E00014648 (shared with 30 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 5UF. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.5%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW3 5UF is above average at 100 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 crime190
Anti-social behaviour187
Violence and sexual offences142
Other theft110
Shoplifting109

school Local Schools

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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils0.2 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.5 km
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Park Walk Primary School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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Ashburnham Community School

Outstanding189 pupils0.8 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Chelsea Pensioners Club0.8 km
  • The Surprise0.5 km
  • The Phene0.3 km
  • Beaufort House0.6 km
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Medicine Chest0.7 km
  • Mountain Express1.0 km
  • Jago Butchers0.5 km
  • Petrossian0.7 km
  • Rixo0.6 km
  • + 64 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

261 nearby
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.6 km
  • Farm Fetch0.2 km
  • L'Eto Pattiserie0.2 km
  • Mestizo Chelsea0.6 km
  • Ranoush Juice0.4 km
  • + 256 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • Seasons FH Ltd0.8 km
  • Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House0.9 km
  • Friends of the Royal Marsden0.4 km
  • King's Dog Daycare0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Prezzemolo & Vitale0.6 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Little Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • 100 Queen's Gate Hotel0.9 km
  • Oakley Hotel0.3 km
  • Aster House Hotel0.7 km
  • Number Sixteen Hotel0.7 km
  • San Domenico House0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Imperial Wharf1.6 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.6 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.1.7 km