Beaufort Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW3 5BJ 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 5BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW3 5BL, SW3 5BH, SW3 5BE, SW3 5AY, SW3 5BD, SW3 5AE, SW3 5AF, SW3 5AG, SW3 5AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW3 5BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 54.3% | 52.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 5BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 36.9% | 50% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 16.1% | -15.2% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 18.5% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 9.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 (57.9%) 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 | 29.1% | 37.6% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 20.3% | -16.8% | 33.6% | -13.3% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 25.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 12% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 8.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 19.2% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 7.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 46.4% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 17.5% | 6.4% | -11.1% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.3% 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 | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 68% | 59.3% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -22.1% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 58.3% | 56.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.7% | 3.8% | -5.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56% | 55.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 34.3% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 24.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.7% | 4.5% | -29.2% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaufort Street was 394.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 164.4% higher than the Chelsea Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beaufort Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Chelsea Riverside and the 73rd highest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 211.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Winchester House Beaufort Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £361,500 | 2025-05-16 | £312,291 |
| Flat 6 Winchester House Beaufort Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-07-06 | £282,019 |
| Flat 48 Winchester House Beaufort Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-06-11 | £429,111 |
| Flat 32 Winchester House Beaufort Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-01-27 | £309,066 |
| Flat 38 Winchester House Beaufort Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-04-01 | £255,682 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 414 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 | 876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,068 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 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburnham Community School 17 Blantyre Street , SW10 0DT | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy Bolingbroke Walk , Westbridge Road SW11 3NE | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolingbroke Primary School Westbridge Road , Battersea SW11 3NE | - not rated | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Primary School Bolingbroke Walk , Westbridge Road SW11 3NE | - not rated | 728 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 | 939 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St. Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,515 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 | 925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,505 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 | 4,507 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,634 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 | 186 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cameron Vale School 4 The Vale , Chelsea SW3 6AH | - not rated | 302 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamahiriya School 36a Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JP | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plan B Chelsea Youth Centre , Blantyre Street SW10 0EQ | - not rated | 359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland Preparatory School 15 Manresa Road , London SW3 6NB | - not rated | 467 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 | 128 yd | |
| New Culture Revolution | 305 King's Road, LONDON | 188 yd | |
| The Chelsea Pig | 35 Old Church Street, LONDON | 205 yd | |
| Diba Restaurant | Bar, 386 King's Road | 244 yd | |
| Triyoga (UK) Limited | 372 King's Road, LONDON | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azteca | 329 King's Road, LONDON | 208 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Public House, 2 Lawrence Street | 232 yd | |
| Beaufort House | 354 King's Road, LONDON | 245 yd | |
| Raffles Club | 287 King's Road, LONDON | 259 yd | |
| Jeroboams | 336 King's Road, LONDON | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House | 494 King's Road, LONDON | 533 yd | |
| Al Phoenic | 46-54 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 596 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 367B Fulham Road, LONDON | 615 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 57 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 664 yd | |
| Sushi Point | 226 Fulham Road, LONDON | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prezzemolo & Vitale | 388-390 King's Road, LONDON | 259 yd | |
| Co-op | 471-487 King's Road, LONDON | 556 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 27-35 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 572 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 295-297 Fulham Road, LONDON | 609 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON | 611 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stars Gym ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING HESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Lomax Chelsea FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chelsea) 188A 188A FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Chelsea) FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Dimson Hall BATTERSEA CHURCH ROAD | 805 yd | |
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 823 yd |
| Duo Health & Fitness Chelsea GUNTER GROVE | 862 yd | |
| Play Centre (Closed) Tetcott Road | 919 yd | |
| Chelsea Academy LOTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 922 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.