Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

BARKSTON GARDENS, SW5 0EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARKSTON GARDENS, SW5 0EL.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 73,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW5 0EL — age 37, 35% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SW5 0EL is a mixed residential area on Barkston Gardens, 0.2km from Earl's Court in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Earl's Court ward and the Kensington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW5 0EL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. 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. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.4M.

Census 2021 statistics for SW5 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00014285 (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 0EL. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.4%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed14.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,425,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,425,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW5 0EL is above average at 104 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 behaviour570
Violence and sexual offences365
Other theft162
Public order102
Burglary100

school Local Schools

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St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.3 km
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Bousfield Primary School

Good440 pupils0.4 km
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The London Oratory School

Outstanding1358 pupils0.7 km
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Kensington Primary Academy

Outstanding201 pupils0.8 km
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St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School

Outstanding172 pupils0.9 km
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Servite RC Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils0.9 km
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Fulham Primary School

Good296 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • The Prince0.6 km
  • The Kings Arms1.0 km
  • The Old Oak1.0 km
  • The Prince of Teck0.2 km
  • Blackbird0.1 km
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

209 nearby
  • Casa Luca1.0 km
  • Feng Sushi0.9 km
  • Hollywood Arms PH0.8 km
  • Nove Deli-Restaurant Cafe1.0 km
  • Ollie's House0.9 km
  • + 204 more
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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Fulham News1.0 km
  • Luigi's Delicatessen1.0 km
  • Zafash Ltd0.3 km
  • McIntosh Donald Meat Counter0.8 km
  • A P Food Express1.0 km
  • + 68 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

42 nearby
  • Garden View Hotel0.4 km
  • St Joseph Hotel - Kitchen0.4 km
  • Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & Conference Centre1.0 km
  • 1 Lexham Gardens Hotel0.4 km
  • Ambassadors Hotel0.3 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Crystal China Express1.0 km
  • East Ocean1.0 km
  • Pret A Manger0.1 km
  • Star Kebab House0.3 km
  • The Fisherman0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Little Waitrose1.0 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earl’s Court L.T.0.1 km
  • West Brompton0.5 km
  • Kensington Olympia1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Earl's Court Underground Station0.1 km
  • Earl's Court Underground Station0.1 km
  • Earl's Court Underground Station0.1 km
  • Earl's Court Underground Station0.1 km
  • Earl's Court Underground Station0.2 km