Ovington Square, London, SW3 1LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW3 1LJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	59.2%	6.2%	51.0%	8.2%
Male	47%	40.8%	-6.2%	49.0%	-8.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SW3 1LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.6%	31.3%	0.7%	37.9%	-6.6%
Married: Opposite sex	54.9%	53.1%	-1.8%	44.2%	8.9%
Married: Same sex	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	2.3%	1.6%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	5.8%	9.4%	3.6%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	5.2%	3.1%	-2.1%	6.1%	-3.0%

Health

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 (94.4%) 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	63.9%	71.3%	7.4%	48.4%	22.9%
Good health	30.7%	23.1%	-7.6%	33.6%	-10.5%
Fair health	4.5%	4.4%	-0.1%	12.7%	-8.3%
Bad health	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 1LJ this area, 8.6% 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 72.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	4%	8.6%	4.6%	18.2%	-9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	9.6%	-9.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.7%	6.3%	-2.4%	13.4%	-7.1%
Apprenticeship	0%	1.6%	1.6%	5.3%	-3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	7.8%	-6.1%	16.9%	-9.1%
Degree or Similar	58.4%	72.7%	14.3%	33.8%	38.9%
Other	12.1%	3.1%	-9.0%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	3.1%	-1.2%
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	6.4%	7%	0.6%	1.6%	5.4%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	3.8%	3.8%	0.4%	3.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	1%	1.9%	0.9%	0.8%	1.1%
White	88.6%	75.9%	-12.7%	81.4%	-5.5%
Roma	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Arab	0%	3.2%	3.2%	0.6%	2.6%
Other	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 42.3% 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	46.5%	42.3%	-4.2%	83.2%	-40.9%
European Union	15.8%	19.2%	3.4%	6.1%	13.1%
Rest of Europe	5.9%	10.3%	4.4%	0.8%	9.5%
Africa	3%	7.7%	4.7%	2.7%	5.0%
Middle East and Asia	9.4%	8.3%	-1.1%	5.6%	2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	17.3%	10.9%	-6.4%	1.3%	9.6%
Oceania	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	0.3%	1.0%
British Overseas	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.8% 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	45.5%	42%	-3.5%	83.2%	-41.2%
10+ Years	11.9%	26.8%	14.9%	9.8%	17.0%
5-10 Years	11.9%	8.9%	-3.0%	2.9%	6.0%
2-5 Years	11.9%	11.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	9.3%
Less than 2 years	18.8%	10.8%	-8.0%	1.9%	8.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	51.9%	76.7%	-24.8%
Ireland	5.1%	0.6%	4.5%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Germany	3.8%	0.2%	3.6%
Italy	6.4%	0.6%	5.8%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Spain	2.6%	0.4%	2.2%
Other EU countries	5.8%	1.5%	4.3%
Other Europe	5.8%	0.2%	5.6%
South and Eastern Africa	2.6%	0.2%	2.4%
Eastern Asia	2.6%	0.3%	2.3%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	7.7%	0.3%	7.4%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	2.6%	13.5%	-10.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	16.8%	37.2%	-20.4%
Christian	61.3%	46.2%	15.1%
Buddhist	2.6%	0.5%	2.1%
Hindu	3.2%	1.7%	1.5%
Jewish	3.2%	0.5%	2.7%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Not answered	10.3%	6.0%	4.3%

Safety

Is Ovington Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ovington Square was 341.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% higher than the Brompton & Hans Town average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Ovington Square has the 22nd highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brompton & Hans Town and the 95th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£85,700

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW3 1LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ovington Square are based on 170 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kensington And Chelsea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ovington Square, London, SW3 1LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW3 1LJ

Average Price
£1,928,502

Semi-Detached
£7,918,357

Terraced
£5,459,615

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£1,070,115

Other
£796,269

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ovington Square

Average Price
£2,225,099

Semi-Detached
£6,284,053

Terraced
£5,840,712

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£1,538,154

Other
£1,400,634

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ovington SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 2 43 Ovington Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£1,150,000	2025-04-30	£1,150,000
Lower Maisonette 29 Ovington Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£3,600,000	2024-04-11	£3,522,162
Flat 3 35 Ovington Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£500,000	2022-10-13	£434,678
25 Ovington Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£5,100,000	2021-11-30	£4,599,237
Flats 1-2 35 Ovington Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building	£805,000	2019-05-16	£790,157

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW3 1LJ

Employment

SW3 1LJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

SW3 1LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	27
Retired	23
Looking after home or family	17
Other	7
Part-Time Employee	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	27
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Real estate activities	10
Information and communication	9
Other	9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Transport and storage	5
Construction	4
Manufacturing	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Education	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Human health and social work activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,465 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	2,632 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT	3out of 4	2,877 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE	4out of 4	3,397 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH	4out of 4	3,603 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marlborough Primary School Draycott Avenue , SW3 3AP	3out of 4	534 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT	- not rated	612 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH	4out of 4	843 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Sedding Street , Sloane Square SW1X 9DE	3out of 4	869 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ	4out of 4	1,100 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS	4out of 4	612 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD	- not rated	1,794 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ	3out of 4	2,084 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY	4out of 4	2,430 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT	4out of 4	2,475 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,696 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB	- not rated	3,022 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL	- not rated	3,640 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY	- not rated	3,800 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB	2out of 4	3,950 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU	4out of 4	2,943 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR	2out of 4	5,458 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knightsbridge School 67 Pont Street , SW1X 0BD	- not rated	291 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill House School Hans Place , Knightsbridge SW1X 0EP	- not rated	473 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sussex House School 68 Cadogan Square , SW1X 0EA	- not rated	498 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
More House School 22-24 Pont Street , Chelsea SW1X 0AA	- not rated	522 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Princes Gardens Preparatory School 10 - 13 Princes Gardens , SW7 1ND	- not rated	584 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Walton Cafe	Ground Floor, 48 Walton Street	40 yd
Dinings SW3	Basement And Ground Floor Part Walton House, Walton Street	87 yd
Scalini	1-3 Walton Street, LONDON	89 yd
Chisou Restaurant	31 Beauchamp Place, LONDON	93 yd
Maroush II Restaurant	38-40 Beauchamp Place, LONDON	93 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Beauchamp	43-44 Beauchamp Place, LONDON	102 yd
Bunch of Grapes	Public House, 207 Brompton Road	176 yd
Admiral Codrington	17 Mossop Street, LONDON	345 yd
Jaks Bar Limited	87-89 Walton Street, LONDON	361 yd
Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique	Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road	395 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
My Godo	138 Brompton Road, LONDON	268 yd
EAT BEETS LIMITED	Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road	395 yd
Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant	86 BROMPTON ROAD	406 yd
Carpo	36 Hans Crescent, LONDON	445 yd
Ekook	4 PARK CLOSE	690 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	UNITS 3 AND UNIT 4, MOREAU HOUSE, 112-120 BROMPTON ROAD	304 yd
Little Waitrose Ltd	118 BROMPTON ROAD	309 yd
Sainsbury's	75 Sloane Avenue, LONDON	538 yd
Waitrose	GROUND, 27 MOTCOMB STREET	668 yd
Marks & Spencer	85-95 King's Road, LONDON	928 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sussex House School CADOGAN SQUARE		370 yd
Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre THURLOE PLACE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	404 yd
More House School 22-24 22-24 PONT STREET		409 yd
Kx Gym Private Members Club DRAYCOTT AVENUE	health and fitness suite	440 yd
Marlborough Primary School DRAYCOTT AVENUE	artificial grass pitch	478 yd
St Thomas More Rc Language College CADOGAN STREET		498 yd
Pure Gym (London South Kensington) 63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	527 yd
The Peak Health Club & Spa CARLTON TOWER HOTEL CARLTON TOWER HOTEL CADOGAN PLACE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	539 yd
The Bulgari, London KNIGHTSBRIDGE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	595 yd
Knightsbridge Golf School (Closed) Lowndes Square	squash courts	674 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	30.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SW3 1LJ