SW6 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Walham Green in Hammersmith and Fulham. Administratively it sits within Walham Green ward and the Chelsea and Fulham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW6 1EF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SW6 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00009771 (shared with 531 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW6 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW6 1EF.
226
39
£ 65,700 /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
Social renting makes up 75% of tenure in SW6 1EF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1EF. The average age is 38.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW6 1EF is moderate at 87 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
Holy Cross RC School
Lady Margaret School
Fulham Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Sulivan Primary School
St Johns Walham Green Church of England Primary School
Thomas's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- All In 1 Food & Wine0.8 km
- GreenBay Supermarket0.9 km
- London Drinks Hub0.8 km
- My Shop0.9 km
- Trem Place Of Our Sanctuary0.9 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Earl's Court0.9 km
- Travelodge London Fulham Hotel0.6 km
- Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & Conference Centre0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Goose0.8 km
- Little Blue Door0.8 km
- The Lost Hours0.7 km
- The Redback0.2 km
- The Rose0.6 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
177 nearby- Buvichic0.8 km
- Over Under Coffee1.0 km
- Al Santo0.3 km
- Brinkley's Wines Fulham0.8 km
- Brooklyn Pizza Crew0.2 km
- + 172 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Dessert Heaven London0.8 km
- Baileys0.5 km
- The Açai Girls0.3 km
- Chicken Hub0.7 km
- Jamminz Caribbean Take Away0.6 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Waitrose0.2 km
- Whole Foods Market0.2 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Brompton1.0 km
- Imperial Wharf1.1 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.2 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.3 km
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station0.3 km
- Parsons Green Underground Station0.4 km
- Parsons Green Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW61EF · Data under Open Government Licence