Beaufort Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW3 5AQ is located in the Chelsea Riverside 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 Beaufort Street, London, SW3 5AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW10 0DQ, SW3 5BD, SW3 5BE, SW3 5BH, SW3 5BB, SW3 5BJ, SW10 0DA, SW3 5BL, SW3 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW3 5AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 58.2% | 55.4% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 41.8% | 44.6% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 | 30.6% | 36.6% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 32.7% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 18.5% | 12.7% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 36.7% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 34.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 19.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 21.3% | 14.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.1% | 48.5% | -7.6% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 15.3% | 4.5% | -10.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 88.7% | 64.8% | -23.9% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 54.6% 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 | 58.8% | 54.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| European Union | 16.9% | 15.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 8.7% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 13.1% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.6% | 3.9% | -9.7% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 54.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 36.7% | 31.1% | 9.8% | 26.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 2.2% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 0.9% | -21.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaufort Street was 186.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% higher than the Chelsea Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beaufort Street has the 31st highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Chelsea Riverside and the 197th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 117.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Front Flat 1 Beaufort Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-08-10 | £402,439 |
| Ground Floor Front Flat 1 Beaufort Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2002-02-21 | £656,551 |
| Ground Floor Flat 1 Beaufort Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2001-12-27 | £432,143 |
| Ground Floor Rear Flat 1 Beaufort Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2001-12-21 | £484,524 |
| First Floor Flat 1 Beaufort Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,150 | 1999-10-29 | £468,721 |
SW3 5AQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5AQ 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 retired residents living in SW3 5AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 483 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 | 784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Walk Primary School Park Walk , King's Road SW10 0AY | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburnham Community School 17 Blantyre Street , SW10 0DT | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy Bolingbroke Walk , Westbridge Road SW11 3NE | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolingbroke Primary School Westbridge Road , Battersea SW11 3NE | - not rated | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Primary School Bolingbroke Walk , Westbridge Road SW11 3NE | - not rated | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St. Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,493 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,414 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 | 4,502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Hugh House 48 Old Church Street , SW3 5BY | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plan B Chelsea Youth Centre , Blantyre Street SW10 0EQ | - not rated | 297 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cameron Vale School 4 The Vale , Chelsea SW3 6AH | - not rated | 386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamahiriya School 36a Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JP | - not rated | 402 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland Preparatory School 15 Manresa Road , London SW3 6NB | - not rated | 559 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicama | Restaurant, 1-3 Milman's Street | 100 yd | |
| New Culture Revolution | 305 King's Road, LONDON | 268 yd | |
| Juicebaby | 398 King's Road, LONDON | 271 yd | |
| Medlar | 438 King's Road, LONDON | 271 yd | |
| Diba Restaurant | Bar, 386 King's Road | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azteca | 329 King's Road, LONDON | 238 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Public House, 2 Lawrence Street | 285 yd | |
| Beaufort House | 354 King's Road, LONDON | 289 yd | |
| Raffles Club | 287 King's Road, LONDON | 351 yd | |
| Jeroboams | 336 King's Road, LONDON | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House | 494 King's Road, LONDON | 501 yd | |
| Al Phoenic | 46-54 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 522 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 57 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 594 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 367B Fulham Road, LONDON | 644 yd | |
| Sushi Point | 226 Fulham Road, LONDON | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prezzemolo & Vitale | 388-390 King's Road, LONDON | 293 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 27-35 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 501 yd | |
| Co-op | 471-487 King's Road, LONDON | 515 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 295-297 Fulham Road, LONDON | 679 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stars Gym ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING HESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Lomax Chelsea FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chelsea) 188A 188A FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 699 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Chelsea) FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Dimson Hall BATTERSEA CHURCH ROAD | 714 yd | |
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Duo Health & Fitness Chelsea GUNTER GROVE | 846 yd | |
| Chelsea Academy LOTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Play Centre (Closed) Tetcott Road | 855 yd | |
| Kensington And Chelsea College HORTENSIA ROAD | 902 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.