SW6 1DY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.5km from Brompton, West in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Lillie ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW6 1DY offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% 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 Hammersmith and Fulham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW6 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00009386 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW6 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW6 1DY.
162
30
£ 66,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW6 1DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW6 1DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 8% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (30) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW6 1DY. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW6 1DY is moderate at 80 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 London Oratory School
Fulham Primary School
Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
The Fulham Boys School
St Augustine's RC Primary School
Sir John Lillie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Al Baydar0.3 km
- Chelsea Village Store0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme0.7 km
- Vue Cinema0.7 km
- Wild Cuts Ltd0.7 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Travelodge London Fulham Hotel0.4 km
- Henley House Hotel0.9 km
- London Town Hotel0.6 km
- New Aquarius Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Redback0.6 km
- Blackbird0.8 km
- Kings Head0.9 km
- The Earls Court Tavern0.9 km
- The Pembroke0.5 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
187 nearby- Al Santo0.6 km
- Brooklyn Pizza Crew0.8 km
- El Metro0.8 km
- FOXDEN0.6 km
- JRK Kitchen0.4 km
- + 182 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
- Whole Foods Market0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Baileys0.7 km
- Admiral0.8 km
- Chelsea Gourmet Oriental0.9 km
- Damascus Gate0.9 km
- Eats N'Bits0.7 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Brompton0.3 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.0.7 km
- Kensington Olympia1.5 km
Bus Stops
- West Brompton Rail Station0.2 km
- West Brompton Underground Station0.2 km
- West Brompton Underground Station0.3 km
- West Brompton Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW61DY · Data under Open Government Licence