Postcode Analysis Kensington and Chelsea, London

BARKSTON GARDENS, SW5 0ES House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

190

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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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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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SW5 0ES is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.

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

SW5 0ES is a mixed residential area 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 0ES offers 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 25.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW5 0ES are sourced from Output Area E00014183 (shared with 3 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 0ES. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.0%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 43%
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

£ 1,290,750

22 sales · Mean £ 1,237,473

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

Crime around SW5 0ES is above average at 98 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 behaviour511
Violence and sexual offences337
Other theft161
Burglary101
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 pupils0.8 km
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The London Oratory School

Outstanding1358 pupils0.8 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 pupils0.9 km
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Servite RC Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils0.9 km
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Chelsea Community Hospital School

Outstanding107 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • The Prince0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms0.9 km
  • B London0.9 km
  • The Prince of Teck0.3 km
  • Goat0.9 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

237 nearby
  • Casa Luca0.9 km
  • Feng Sushi0.9 km
  • Gaia Chelsea1.0 km
  • Hollywood Arms PH0.7 km
  • Joe & The Juice1.0 km
  • + 232 more
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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Fulham News0.9 km
  • Luigi's Delicatessen0.9 km
  • Wine Not? Chelsea1.0 km
  • Zafash Ltd0.3 km
  • McIntosh Donald Meat Counter0.8 km
  • + 71 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

40 nearby
  • Garden View Hotel0.5 km
  • St Joseph Hotel - Kitchen0.5 km
  • 1 Lexham Gardens Hotel0.4 km
  • Ambassadors Hotel0.3 km
  • Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison0.5 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
  • Little Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.2 km
  • Star Kebab House0.4 km
  • The Fisherman0.4 km
  • Admiral0.3 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earl’s Court L.T.0.2 km
  • West Brompton0.6 km
  • Kensington Olympia1.5 km

Bus Stops

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