SW5 0BQ is a well-regarded residential area on Cresswell Gardens, 0.2km from South Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Redcliffe ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 17.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW5 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00014550 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESSWELL GARDENS, SW5 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESSWELL GARDENS, SW5 0BQ.
538
36
£ 73,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW5 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW5 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW5 0BQ. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 716,229
21 sales · Mean £ 1,102,618
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW5 0BQ is moderate at 68 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
Restaurant, Cafe
307 nearby- Chelsea Funhouse1.0 km
- Mona Lisa Cafe1.0 km
- Temaki Bros1.0 km
- Addies Thai Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
- Bubbleology0.8 km
- + 302 more
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Here1.0 km
- Natoora0.5 km
- Snowflake Gelato0.8 km
- St Giles Pantry0.9 km
- WH Smith Royal Brompton Hospital0.9 km
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- 1 Lexham Gardens Hotel0.7 km
- Ambassadors Hotel0.5 km
- Aster House Hotel0.6 km
- Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison0.7 km
- Lord Kensington Hotel0.8 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Hoop & Toy0.8 km
- The Prince of Teck0.7 km
- The Crown0.7 km
- Raffles Club0.9 km
- Anglesea Arms0.5 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Fresh Bake0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- Star Kebab House0.9 km
- The Fisherman0.9 km
- Friends of the Royal Marsden0.8 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Prezzemolo & Vitale0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earl’s Court L.T.0.7 km
- West Brompton0.9 km
- Imperial Wharf1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Gloucester Road Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW50BQ · Data under Open Government Licence