Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

BARKSTON GARDENS, SW5 0ER House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

172

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW5 0ER is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW5 0ER spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 81.9% year-on-year.

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

SW5 0ER is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Barkston Gardens, 0.3km 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 0ER offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.7M, down 81.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW5 0ER are sourced from Output Area E00014199 (shared with 25 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 0ER. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.6%
Asian / British Asian22.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 1,721,705

11 sales · Mean £ 1,347,441

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

Crime around SW5 0ER is above average at 100 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 behaviour548
Violence and sexual offences326
Other theft167
Burglary106
Public order100

school Local Schools

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Bousfield Primary School

Good440 pupils0.3 km
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St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School

Outstanding172 pupils0.7 km
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The London Oratory School

Outstanding1358 pupils0.8 km
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Kensington Primary Academy

Outstanding201 pupils0.9 km
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St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.9 km
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Servite RC Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils0.9 km
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Chelsea Community Hospital School

Outstanding107 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • The Prince0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms0.9 km
  • B London0.9 km
  • The Prince of Teck0.3 km
  • Goat1.0 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

251 nearby
  • Casa Luca0.9 km
  • Feng Sushi0.9 km
  • Gaia Chelsea1.0 km
  • Hollywood Arms PH0.8 km
  • Joe & The Juice1.0 km
  • + 246 more
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Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • Fulham News0.9 km
  • Luigi's Delicatessen1.0 km
  • Wine Not? Chelsea1.0 km
  • Zafash Ltd0.3 km
  • McIntosh Donald Meat Counter0.9 km
  • + 76 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

43 nearby
  • Garden View Hotel0.5 km
  • St Joseph Hotel - Kitchen0.5 km
  • 1 Lexham Gardens Hotel0.3 km
  • Ambassadors Hotel0.2 km
  • Aster House Hotel1.0 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
  • Little Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.9 km
  • Pizza Roma1.0 km
  • Pret A Manger0.2 km
  • Star Kebab House0.4 km
  • The Fisherman0.4 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earl’s Court L.T.0.3 km
  • West Brompton0.7 km
  • Kensington Olympia1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Earl's Court Underground Station0.2 km
  • Earl's Court Underground Station0.3 km
  • Earl's Court Underground Station0.3 km
  • Earl's Court Underground Station0.3 km
  • Earl's Court Underground Station0.3 km