SW3 6JY is a well-regarded residential area on Dovehouse Street, 0.2km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Stanley ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SW3, SW3 6JY offers 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 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £2.4M, up 416.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 6JY are sourced from Output Area E00014648 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVEHOUSE STREET, SW3 6JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVEHOUSE STREET, SW3 6JY.
257
43
£ 73,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 6JY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW3 6JY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.4M, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £2.4M. Property prices are trending up 416.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 6JY. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 4,000,000
1 sales · Mean £ 4,000,000
Flat
£ 700,000
2 sales · Mean £ 700,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW3 6JY is above average at 94 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.
school Local Schools
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Park Walk Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Medicine Chest0.8 km
- Bens Grocers0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Jago Butchers0.4 km
- Petrossian0.6 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- The Phene0.4 km
- Chelsea Pensioners Club0.8 km
- The Surprise0.6 km
- Chelsea Potter0.3 km
- The Crown0.3 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
283 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas0.6 km
- Farm Fetch0.3 km
- L'Eto Pattiserie0.3 km
- Mestizo Chelsea0.6 km
- Ranoush Juice0.4 km
- + 278 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Seasons FH Ltd0.8 km
- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.3 km
- King's Dog Daycare0.4 km
- Bosphorous Kebabs0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Cranley Hotel0.9 km
- Aster House Hotel0.6 km
- 100 Queen's Gate Hotel0.7 km
- Draycott Hotel0.9 km
- Rembrandt Hotel0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Prezzemolo & Vitale0.6 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Little Waitrose0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.6 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.7 km
- Imperial Wharf1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SW36JY · Data under Open Government Licence