Elystan Place is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW3 3LA is located in the Royal Hospital electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelsea and Fulham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elystan Place, London, SW3 3LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW3 3LJ, SW3 3LD, SW3 3LE, SW3 3JD, SW3 3LG, SW3 3LF, SW3 3LU, SW3 3HU, SW3 3LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW3 3LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents 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 | 49.4% | 54.3% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 45.7% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 31.8% | -11.3% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 51% | 9.4% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (96.2%) 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 | 64% | 74.3% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 25.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 21.9% | -10.3% | 33.6% | -11.7% |
| Fair health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -9.5% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
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 3LA this area, 4.4% 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 69.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 12.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.9% | 69.2% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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 | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.6% | 72.2% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 38.1% 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 | 49.4% | 38.1% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -45.1% |
| European Union | 22.6% | 25.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 19.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 11.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 10.1% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27% 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 | 49.4% | 38.1% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -45.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 27% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 11.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 9.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.6% | 13.8% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| France | 10% | 0.3% | 9.7% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elystan Place was 151.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Brompton & Hans Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elystan Place has the 36th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Brompton & Hans Town and the 237th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Elystan Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2016-10-06 | £2,022,059 |
| 1A Elystan Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2003-02-11 | £1,512,894 |
| 1A Elystan Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 1999-11-09 | £1,385,261 |
| 1A Elystan Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 1998-06-15 | £1,439,858 |
SW3 3LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 47 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 822 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 | 1,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,808 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 | 4out of 4 | 272 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT | - not rated | 272 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Draycott Avenue , SW3 3AP | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Sedding Street , Sloane Square SW1X 9DE | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | - not rated | 272 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,267 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico School Lupus Street , SW1V 3AT | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden House School Turks Row , London SW3 4TW | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex House School 68 Cadogan Square , Chelsea SW1X 0EA | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Knightsbridge School 67 Pont Street , SW1X 0BD | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland School 39 Graham Terrace , SW1W 8JF | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eaton House School 3-5 Eaton Gate , London SW1W 9BA | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butchers Tap and Grill Chelsea | Basement And Ground Floor, 126 King's Road | 114 yd | |
| St George Coffee | 126 King's Road, LONDON | 114 yd | |
| Leon | 39 King's Road, LONDON | 114 yd | |
| McDonald's | Basement And Ground Floor South, 49 King's Road | 129 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 1A, 35 King's Road | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room | 23 Smith Street, LONDON | 216 yd | |
| Chelsea Potter | Public House, 119 King's Road | 364 yd | |
| Barts | Ground Floor Rear and First Floor Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue | 368 yd | |
| Builders Arms PH | Public House, 13 Britten Street | 395 yd | |
| Admiral Codrington | 17 Mossop Street, LONDON | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pie Man Food Company | 16 Cale Street, LONDON | 270 yd | |
| Essentials | Shop Westbound Platform Room Sloane Square Station, Sloane Square | 551 yd | |
| King's Dog Daycare | 173 Fulham Road, LONDON | 648 yd | |
| Friends of the Royal Marsden | Royal Marsden Hospital, 203 Fulham Road | 719 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited | 19 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 85-95 King's Road, LONDON | 230 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 75 Sloane Avenue, LONDON | 291 yd | |
| Waitrose | 196-198 King's Road, LONDON | 400 yd | |
| Tesco | 80-81 Royal Hospital Road, LONDON | 613 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 GATLIFF ROAD | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Rc Language College CADOGAN STREET | 273 yd | |
| Marlborough Primary School DRAYCOTT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 306 yd |
| Burton Court Pavilion BURTONS COURT BURTONS COURT ST. LEONARDS TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 357 yd |
| Kx Gym Private Members Club DRAYCOTT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 471 yd |
| Sussex House School CADOGAN SQUARE | 474 yd | |
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Pure Gym (London South Kensington) 63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Francis Holland School GRAHAM TERRACE | 727 yd | |
| Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre THURLOE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.