SW5 0DB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Old Brompton Road, 0.3km from West Brompton in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Redcliffe ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW5 0DB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW5 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00014577 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD BROMPTON ROAD, SW5 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BROMPTON ROAD, SW5 0DB.
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32
£ 73,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW5 0DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW5 0DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW5 0DB. The average age is 32.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW5 0DB is above average at 91 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
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
The London Oratory School
Servite RC Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Chelsea Community Hospital School
Fulham Primary School
Kensington Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Atlas0.6 km
- Blackbird0.3 km
- Hereford Arms (The)0.7 km
- Kings Head0.4 km
- Sporting Page0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
204 nearby- Cineworld Cinemas0.8 km
- Stecca0.6 km
- The Chelsea Corner0.8 km
- IRO Sushi & Bar1.0 km
- 1 Way Pizzeria0.4 km
- + 199 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Little Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Seasons FH Ltd0.7 km
- Admiral0.5 km
- Chelsea Gourmet Oriental0.8 km
- Damascus Gate0.6 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Fulham News0.7 km
- Luigi's Delicatessen0.8 km
- The Friends Shop0.8 km
- Wine Not? Chelsea0.8 km
- Zafash Ltd0.1 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Henley House Hotel0.3 km
- London Town Hotel0.3 km
- New Aquarius Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- St Simeon Hotel0.3 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earl’s Court L.T.0.3 km
- West Brompton0.5 km
- Kensington Olympia1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.4 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.4 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.4 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.4 km
- Earl's Court Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW50DB · Data under Open Government Licence