Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

BURY WALK, SW3 6QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURY WALK, SW3 6QH.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW3 6QH 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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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 64% social renting, SW3 6QH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SW3 6QH is an up-and-coming urban area on Bury Walk, 0.3km from Chelsea in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Stanley ward and the Kensington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW3 6QH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SW3 6QH are sourced from Output Area E00014112 (shared with 10 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 6QH. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.3%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed25.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around SW3 6QH is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour228
Other theft202
Vehicle crime172
Violence and sexual offences154
Theft from the person140

school Local Schools

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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.0 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.4 km
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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils0.6 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School

Outstanding172 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.7 km
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Park Walk Primary School

Good190 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • The Phene0.6 km
  • Beaufort House0.8 km
  • The Kings Arms0.9 km
  • Stanhope Arms (The)0.9 km
  • Azteca0.9 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

345 nearby
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.7 km
  • Farm Fetch0.5 km
  • L'Eto Pattiserie0.4 km
  • Mestizo Chelsea0.8 km
  • Ranoush Juice0.7 km
  • + 340 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Seasons FH Ltd1.0 km
  • Bosphorous Kebabs0.5 km
  • Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.5 km
  • Pizza Roma0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Prezzemolo & Vitale0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Little Waitrose0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Knights Food Fayre1.0 km
  • London Cheesemongers0.9 km
  • The Chelsea General Store0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Treats0.5 km
  • + 68 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Egerton House Hotel0.7 km
  • Knightsbridge Hotel0.9 km
  • Rembrandt Hotel0.6 km
  • Oakley Hotel0.7 km
  • 100 Queen's Gate Hotel0.6 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station1.5 km
  • Earl’s Court L.T.1.6 km
  • West Brompton1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
  • South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
  • South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
  • South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
  • South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km