SW3 6RD is an active urban area located 0.3km from Higher Denham in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Brompton & Hans Town ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW3 6RD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 67% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 6RD are sourced from Output Area E00190462 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 6RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 6RD.
477
37
£ 58,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 73% social renting, SW3 6RD 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW3 6RD. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 6RD is above average at 110 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.
school Local Schools
Marlborough Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
345 nearby- Acai Berry0.8 km
- Casa Manolo0.7 km
- Charlotte's Cloud0.7 km
- Joe & The Juice0.9 km
- Oree0.9 km
- + 340 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Europafoodxb0.4 km
- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.8 km
- Bridges1.0 km
- Amathus0.6 km
- Balance Oriental Health Clinic0.4 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- The Capital Hotel0.9 km
- Number Sixteen Hotel0.5 km
- San Domenico House0.5 km
- Oakley Hotel0.9 km
- Cheval Phoenix House0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Gloucester1.0 km
- Admiral Codrington0.2 km
- Antelope0.9 km
- Barts0.1 km
- The Hunter's Moon0.6 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Carpo0.9 km
- The Choir with No Name0.5 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited0.4 km
- Juice and Bagel0.3 km
- Pie Man Food Company0.3 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
- London Victoria1.7 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.8 km
Bus Stops
- South Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.3 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW36RD · Data under Open Government Licence