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.
SW3 5UF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 5UF.
257
43
£ 73,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 5UF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE 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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SW35UF · Data under Open Government Licence