Basil Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW3 1AP is located in the Brompton & Hans Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Basil Street, London, SW3 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1X 0HD, SW3 1AX, SW1X 0HH, SW3 1AR, SW1X 9LJ, SW1X 9LQ, SW3 1AS, SW3 1AN, SW3 1AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW3 1AP is primarily male, with 62% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.8% | 38% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -13.0% |
| Male | 55.2% | 62% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 13.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW3 1AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 57.5% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 39.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 1.5% | -8.0% | 9.1% | -7.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (98.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63% | 52.6% | -10.4% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 46% | 14.2% | 33.6% | 12.4% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -11.2% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SW3 1AP this area, 3.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 3.7% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 0.7% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.2% | 6% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 37.3% | 30.0% | 16.9% | 20.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 50% | -1.8% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 20.4% | 1.5% | -18.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 24.1% | 19.6% | 1.6% | 22.5% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 13.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 13.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 72.7% | 53.3% | -19.4% | 81.4% | -28.1% |
| Arab | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 43.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 33.1% | 43.8% | 10.7% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| European Union | 21.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 10.4% | 3.6% | -6.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 13.9% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.4% | 15.3% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 14.0% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 32.5% | 43.8% | 11.3% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 16.9% | 14.6% | -2.3% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 16.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 14.6% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 21.7% | 0.3% | 21.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.3% | 37.2% | 24.1% |
| Christian | 19% | 46.2% | -27.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 13.9% | 6.0% | 7.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Basil Street was 945.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.7% higher than the Brompton & Hans Town average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Basil Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brompton & Hans Town and the 16th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 197.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Basil Mansions Basil Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,600,000 | 2024-10-07 | £3,362,229 |
| Flat 11 Basil Mansions Basil Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,900,000 | 2024-01-31 | £2,783,139 |
| Flat 4B Basil Mansions Basil Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2023-08-02 | £937,130 |
| Flat 12 Basil Mansions Basil Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £5,550,000 | 2022-06-09 | £4,537,263 |
| Flat 18 Basil Mansions Basil Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,500,000 | 2019-06-20 | £4,215,839 |
SW3 1AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW3 1AP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT | - not rated | 938 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Sedding Street , Sloane Square SW1X 9DE | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Draycott Avenue , SW3 3AP | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH | 4out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,845 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,859 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill House School Hans Place , Knightsbridge SW1X 0EP | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| More House School 22-24 Pont Street , Chelsea SW1X 0AA | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Knightsbridge School 67 Pont Street , SW1X 0BD | - not rated | 505 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex House School 68 Cadogan Square , SW1X 0EA | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Princes Gardens Preparatory School 10 - 13 Princes Gardens , SW7 1ND | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale e Pepe | 9-15 Pavilion Road, LONDON | 37 yd | |
| Ottolenghi Pavillion Road | Car Park, 28 Pavilion Road | 53 yd | |
| Crazy Pizza | 32-34 Hans Crescent, LONDON | 90 yd | |
| CLAP Restaurant | 12-14 Basil Street, LONDON | 98 yd | |
| Elan Cafe | 42 Hans Crescent, LONDON | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gloucester | 187 Sloane Street, LONDON | 109 yd | |
| Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique | Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road | 175 yd | |
| The Beauchamp | 43-44 Beauchamp Place, LONDON | 443 yd | |
| Bunch of Grapes | Public House, 207 Brompton Road | 549 yd | |
| Antelope | PUBLIC HOUSE, 22-24 Eaton Terrace | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpo | 36 Hans Crescent, LONDON | 92 yd | |
| EAT BEETS LIMITED | Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road | 175 yd | |
| Natashkino | 109-125 Knightsbridge, LONDON | 198 yd | |
| Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant | 86 BROMPTON ROAD | 240 yd | |
| Ekook | 4 PARK CLOSE | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | GROUND, 27 MOTCOMB STREET | 318 yd | |
| Little Waitrose Ltd | 118 BROMPTON ROAD | 327 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 3 AND UNIT 4, MOREAU HOUSE, 112-120 BROMPTON ROAD | 335 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 75 Sloane Avenue, LONDON | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knightsbridge Golf School (Closed) Lowndes Square | squash courts | 153 yd |
| The Bulgari, London KNIGHTSBRIDGE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 206 yd |
| The Peak Health Club & Spa CARLTON TOWER HOTEL CARLTON TOWER HOTEL CADOGAN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 249 yd |
| More House School 22-24 22-24 PONT STREET | 352 yd | |
| Berkeley Hotel WILTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 418 yd |
| The Lanesborough (Closed) LANESBOROUGH PLACE | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Sussex House School CADOGAN SQUARE | 682 yd | |
| Hyde Park (Old Football Pitches) South Carriage Drive | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Serpentine Lido SERPENTINE LODGE SERPENTINE LODGE HYDE PARK | swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre THURLOE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 878 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.