Christchurch Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW3 4AW 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 Christchurch Street, London, SW3 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW3 4DS, SW3 4JU, SW3 4DR, SW3 4HY, SW3 4DT, SW3 4DP, SW3 4AP, SW3 4JR, SW3 4DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW3 4AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 55.3% | 54.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 44.7% | 45.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 4AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 39% | 45.2% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 38.9% | 12.7% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 10.8% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 1.9% | -15.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 51.1% | 66.9% | 15.8% | 48.4% | 18.5% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 22.9% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -10.7% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 7.4% | -10.0% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4AW this area, 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 71.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 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 | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.1% | 71.3% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| Other | 8.1% | 0% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 89.4% | 84% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 51.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 51.1% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 18.4% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 6.9% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.4% | 50.9% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 25.7% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 7.4% | -18.6% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christchurch Street was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% lower than the Chelsea Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Christchurch Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Chelsea Riverside and the 186th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Christchurch Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2000-03-16 | £1,246,875 |
| 8 Christchurch Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 1996-05-13 | £1,603,125 |
SW3 4AW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% 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 4AW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 583 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 | 1,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School 1 Robinson Street , SW3 4AA | 4out of 4 | 246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT | - not rated | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Draycott Avenue , SW3 3AP | - not rated | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | - not rated | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,194 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battersea Park School 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,465 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 | 1,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,802 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 | 3,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 474 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamahiriya School 36a Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JP | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland Preparatory School 15 Manresa Road , London SW3 6NB | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frederick Hugh House 48 Old Church Street , SW3 5BY | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland School 39 Graham Terrace , SW1W 8JF | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Ramsay | 68-69 Royal Hospital Road, LONDON | 184 yd | |
| Searcy's | National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road | 205 yd | |
| Ziani | 45-47 Radnor Walk, LONDON | 236 yd | |
| Benihana Restaurant | Basement Atlantic Court, 77 King's Road | 283 yd | |
| Venchi | 71 King's Road, LONDON | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Surprise | Public House, 6 Christchurch Terrace | 90 yd | |
| The Coopers Arms | PUBLIC HOUSE, 87 Flood Street | 232 yd | |
| Chelsea Pensioners Club | Royal Hospital, Royal Hospital Road | 239 yd | |
| The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room | 23 Smith Street, LONDON | 253 yd | |
| Chelsea Potter | Public House, 119 King's Road | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pie Man Food Company | 16 Cale Street, LONDON | 570 yd | |
| Essentials | Shop Westbound Platform Room Sloane Square Station, Sloane Square | 786 yd | |
| King's Dog Daycare | 173 Fulham Road, LONDON | 914 yd | |
| Friends of the Royal Marsden | Royal Marsden Hospital, 203 Fulham Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 80-81 Royal Hospital Road, LONDON | 150 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85-95 King's Road, LONDON | 283 yd | |
| Waitrose | 196-198 King's Road, LONDON | 399 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 75 Sloane Avenue, LONDON | 708 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 GATLIFF ROAD | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Court Pavilion BURTONS COURT BURTONS COURT ST. LEONARDS TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 152 yd |
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 586 yd |
| Royal Hospital South Grounds RANLEIGH GARDENS RANLEIGH GARDENS CHELSEA BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 615 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc Language College CADOGAN STREET | 718 yd | |
| Marlborough Primary School DRAYCOTT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 746 yd |
| Kx Gym Private Members Club DRAYCOTT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Francis Holland School GRAHAM TERRACE | 858 yd | |
| Sussex House School CADOGAN SQUARE | 914 yd | |
| Battersea Park BATTERSEA PARK BATTERSEA PARK ALBERT BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 984 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.