SW5 0BJ is a well-regarded residential area on Cresswell Gardens, 0.3km from South Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Redcliffe ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW5 0BJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW5 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00014550 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESSWELL GARDENS, SW5 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESSWELL GARDENS, SW5 0BJ.
538
36
£ 73,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW5 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW5 0BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW5 0BJ. The average age is 36.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,327,500
10 sales · Mean £ 1,679,526
Terraced
£ 9,050,000
1 sales · Mean £ 9,050,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW5 0BJ is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bousfield Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Servite RC Primary School
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
Chelsea Community Hospital School
Park Walk Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
The London Oratory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The Prince1.0 km
- Beaufort House0.8 km
- The Kings Arms0.5 km
- Azteca0.9 km
- B London0.5 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
305 nearby- Acai Berry1.0 km
- Casa Luca0.5 km
- Cru8 Cafe @ Triyoga0.8 km
- Feng Sushi0.6 km
- Frantoio0.9 km
- + 300 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Prezzemolo & Vitale0.8 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House0.9 km
- Cafe Society0.8 km
- Sushi Daily0.5 km
- Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.5 km
- Pizza Roma0.7 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Europafoodxb0.9 km
- La Piccola Deli0.9 km
- Queen's Health Food Shop0.9 km
- A P Food Express0.6 km
- Blanco & Gomez Wine Merchants0.9 km
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Ashburn Hotel0.5 km
- St Mungo - Cromwell Road0.8 km
- The Marriott Hotel0.6 km
- Hotel Xenia0.7 km
- IBIS Styles London Gloucester Road0.5 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earl’s Court L.T.0.7 km
- West Brompton0.8 km
- Imperial Wharf1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.5 km
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.5 km
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW50BJ · Data under Open Government Licence