SW6 1EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hilary Close, 0.1km from Walham Green in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Walham Green ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW6 1EA 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £2.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW6 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00009616 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILARY CLOSE, SW6 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILARY CLOSE, SW6 1EA.
286
34
£ 70,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW6 1EA 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 1EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW6 1EA. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 1,975,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,975,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW6 1EA 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
Chelsea Academy
The London Oratory School
Holy Cross RC School
Servite RC Primary School
Chelsea Community Hospital School
Ormiston Courtyard Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
174 nearby- Amuse Bouche0.9 km
- Eat Beirut0.9 km
- Gail's Bakery0.9 km
- Harris & Hoole0.9 km
- Nuntee0.9 km
- + 169 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Foodstars Fulham0.8 km
- Parsons Green Fish Bar0.8 km
- Chelsea Caribbean Kitchen0.2 km
- Moto Roti0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Dickenson Quality Meat0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Superdrug0.9 km
- Medicine Chest0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Harwood Arms0.5 km
- The Atlas0.7 km
- The Imperial0.3 km
- The Prince0.8 km
- Wolfpack Fulham0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- DoubleTree By Hilton London Chelsea0.9 km
- Travelodge London Fulham Hotel0.7 km
- Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & Conference Centre0.9 km
- Express By Holiday Inn - Earl's Court1.0 km
- Chelsea House Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Brompton0.8 km
- Imperial Wharf0.8 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.3 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.3 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW61EA · Data under Open Government Licence