SW6 1BX is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from West Brompton in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Walham Green ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW6 1BX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW6 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00009389 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW6 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW6 1BX.
221
46
£ 66,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 81% social renting, SW6 1BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW6 1BX. The average age is 46.0. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW6 1BX is above average at 95 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
Fulham Primary School
The Fulham Boys School
The London Oratory School
Holy Cross RC School
Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Lady Margaret School
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
165 nearby- Amuse Bouche0.7 km
- Eat Beirut0.8 km
- Gail's Bakery0.7 km
- Hamlet's Bakery0.9 km
- Koji1.0 km
- + 160 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Sushi Daily0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Foodstars Fulham1.0 km
- Parsons Green Fish Bar0.7 km
- Chelsea Caribbean Kitchen0.2 km
- Moto Roti0.5 km
- Natural Healthy Eatery0.3 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Dickenson Quality Meat0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- Krystals0.9 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Harwood Arms0.2 km
- The Atlas0.5 km
- The Bedford Arms0.9 km
- White Horse0.8 km
- Broadway Bar And Grill0.1 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Earl's Court0.7 km
- Chelsea House Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge London Fulham Hotel0.4 km
- Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & Conference Centre0.7 km
- Hotel Boka0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Brompton0.7 km
- Imperial Wharf1.1 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.1 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.1 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW61BX · Data under Open Government Licence