Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

CRESSWELL GARDENS, SW5 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESSWELL GARDENS, SW5 0BQ.

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Population

538

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 73,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW5 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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.

Anti-social behaviour216
Violence and sexual offences135
Vehicle crime108
Other theft101
Burglary61

school Local Schools

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Bousfield Primary School

Good440 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School

Outstanding172 pupils0.4 km
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Servite RC Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils0.6 km
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St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.7 km
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Chelsea Community Hospital School

Outstanding107 pupils0.7 km
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Park Walk Primary School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km
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The London Oratory School

Outstanding1358 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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