SW6 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood 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 1BZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW6 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00009620 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW6 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW6 1BZ.
238
39
£ 70,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW6 1BZ 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.
Area Character
SW6 1BZ has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-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 1BZ. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW6 1BZ 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
The Fulham Boys School
Fulham Primary School
Holy Cross RC School
The London Oratory School
Lady Margaret School
Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
Chelsea Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- New Enca Food0.9 km
- All In 1 Food & Wine0.8 km
- GreenBay Supermarket0.8 km
- London Drinks Hub0.6 km
- My Shop0.7 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- Azur0.9 km
- Gola Restaurant0.9 km
- Tikis London0.8 km
- Vanilla Bean Cafe0.7 km
- Buvichic0.7 km
- + 159 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
- Dessert Heaven London0.7 km
- Clean Kitchen0.5 km
- DNA Juice0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Earl's Court0.8 km
- Chelsea House Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge London Fulham Hotel0.5 km
- DoubleTree By Hilton London Chelsea1.0 km
- Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & Conference Centre0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Goose0.8 km
- Eleusis Club0.4 km
- The Lillie Langtry0.7 km
- Tommy Tucker0.3 km
- Chelsea Pensioner0.5 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Brompton0.8 km
- Imperial Wharf1.0 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.0 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.0 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW61BZ · Data under Open Government Licence