Walpole Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW3 4QP 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 Walpole Street, London, SW3 4QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW3 4QE, SW3 4QS, SW3 4QB, SW3 4RD, SW3 4QD, SW3 4QF, SW3 4QX, SW3 4QY, SW3 4QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW3 4QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 35.3% | 25.3% | -10.0% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 60.3% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 3% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 67.5% | 69.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 21.2% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 21.5% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -12.1% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
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 4QP this area, 2.6% 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 68.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.2% | 68.6% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Other | 10.9% | 4.4% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.2% | 88.1% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 52.2% 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 | 57% | 52.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 20.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.4% | 14% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 52.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 27.3% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 11.1% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 65.9% | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walpole Street was 226.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% higher than the Chelsea Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Walpole Street has the 28th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Chelsea Riverside and the 163rd highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Walpole Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,100,000 | 2023-08-25 | £4,720,744 |
| First And Second Floor Flat 20 Walpole Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2023-05-12 | £1,304,423 |
| 9 Walpole Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,500,000 | 2021-06-28 | £6,150,118 |
| 19 Walpole Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,900,000 | 2021-06-25 | £5,479,196 |
| Flat 3 12 Walpole Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2018-10-30 | £680,317 |
SW3 4QP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4QP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 49 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 795 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 | 1,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,861 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 | 329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Draycott Avenue , SW3 3AP | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH | 4out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School 1 Robinson Street , SW3 4AA | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Sedding Street , Sloane Square SW1X 9DE | 3out of 4 | 598 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 | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,211 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,640 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 | 3,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,905 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 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,806 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 | 369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex House School 68 Cadogan Square , SW1X 0EA | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Francis Holland School 39 Graham Terrace , SW1W 8JF | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Laurels School 1 Chelsea Embankment , SW3 4LG | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Knightsbridge School 67 Pont Street , SW1X 0BD | - not rated | 761 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itsu | 47 King's Road, LONDON | 80 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 1A, 35 King's Road | 80 yd | |
| IXCHEL | 33H King's Road, LONDON | 92 yd | |
| Leon | 39 King's Road, LONDON | 98 yd | |
| McDonald's | Basement And Ground Floor South, 49 King's Road | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room | 23 Smith Street, LONDON | 179 yd | |
| Chelsea Pensioners Club | Royal Hospital, Royal Hospital Road | 372 yd | |
| Chelsea Potter | Public House, 119 King's Road | 414 yd | |
| The Surprise | Public House, 6 Christchurch Terrace | 430 yd | |
| Builders Arms PH | Public House, 13 Britten Street | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pie Man Food Company | 16 Cale Street, LONDON | 455 yd | |
| Essentials | Shop Westbound Platform Room Sloane Square Station, Sloane Square | 476 yd | |
| King's Dog Daycare | 173 Fulham Road, LONDON | 841 yd | |
| Friends of the Royal Marsden | Royal Marsden Hospital, 203 Fulham Road | 898 yd | |
| Morena | 10 ECCLESTON YARD, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 85-95 King's Road, LONDON | 254 yd | |
| Tesco | 80-81 Royal Hospital Road, LONDON | 469 yd | |
| Waitrose | 196-198 King's Road, LONDON | 474 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 75 Sloane Avenue, LONDON | 503 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 GATLIFF ROAD | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Court Pavilion BURTONS COURT BURTONS COURT ST. LEONARDS TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 195 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc Language College CADOGAN STREET | 397 yd | |
| Marlborough Primary School DRAYCOTT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 515 yd |
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| Sussex House School CADOGAN SQUARE | 584 yd | |
| Francis Holland School GRAHAM TERRACE | 602 yd | |
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 605 yd |
| Kx Gym Private Members Club DRAYCOTT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Royal Hospital South Grounds RANLEIGH GARDENS RANLEIGH GARDENS CHELSEA BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 645 yd |
| Pure Gym (London South Kensington) 63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.