Overview of SW3 5BJ

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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.

People

Gender

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54.3%52.6%-1.7% 51.0% 1.6%
Male45.7%47.4%1.7% 49.0% -1.6%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single36.9%50%13.1% 37.9% 12.1%
Married: Opposite sex31.3%16.1%-15.2% 44.2% -28.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated5.6%4.8%-0.8% 2.2% 2.6%
Divorced13.1%18.5%5.4% 9.1% 9.4%
Widowed13.1%9.7%-3.4% 6.1% 3.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health29.1%37.6%8.5% 48.4% -10.8%
Good health37.1%20.3%-16.8% 33.6% -13.3%
Fair health23.4%25.6%2.2% 12.7% 12.9%
Bad health8.6%12%3.4% 4.0% 8.0%
Very bad health1.7%4.5%2.8% 1.2% 3.3%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.6%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 Levels8.8%10.4%1.6% 13.4% -3.0%
Apprenticeship1.3%1.6%0.3% 5.3% -3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10%8.8%-1.2% 16.9% -8.1%
Degree or Similar37.5%46.4%8.9% 33.8% 12.6%
Other17.5%6.4%-11.1% 2.8% 3.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.7%1.5%-0.2% 0.7% 0.8%
Indian0.6%1.5%0.9% 3.1% -1.6%
Pakistani1.7%1.5%-0.2% 2.7% -1.2%
Other Asian9.7%11.1%1.4% 1.6% 9.5%
Black African5.1%7.4%2.3% 2.5% 4.9%
Black Caribbean1.1%0.7%-0.4% 1.0% -0.3%
Other Black0%2.2%2.2% 0.5% 1.7%
Mixed White and Asian1.7%0.7%-1.0% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.7%3.7%2.0% 0.9% 2.8%
Mixed Other4%3%-1.0% 0.8% 2.2%
White68%59.3%-8.7% 81.4% -22.1%
Arab3.4%2.2%-1.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Other1.1%5.2%4.1% 1.6% 3.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 56.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom58.3%56.1%-2.2% 83.2% -27.1%
European Union8.6%12.1%3.5% 6.1% 6.0%
Rest of Europe2.3%3.8%1.5% 0.8% 3.0%
Africa6.9%7.6%0.7% 2.7% 4.9%
Middle East and Asia13.1%14.4%1.3% 5.6% 8.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean9.7%3.8%-5.9% 1.3% 2.5%
Oceania0.6%2.3%1.7% 0.3% 2.0%
British Overseas0.6%0%-0.6% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK56%55.2%-0.8% 83.2% -28.0%
10+ Years2.9%34.3%31.4% 9.8% 24.5%
5-10 Years2.9%3%0.1% 2.9% 0.1%
2-5 Years4.6%3%-1.6% 2.2% 0.8%
Less than 2 years33.7%4.5%-29.2% 1.9% 2.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.7% 76.7% -3.0%
Ireland1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
France0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Italy1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Portugal0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Lithuania1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Other EU countries4.5% 1.5% 3.0%
Turkey0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Central and Western Africa0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Eastern Asia1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
South-East Asia2.3% 0.2% 2.1%
North America and the Caribbean2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
Oceania1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
No passport held6.8% 13.5% -6.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion21.8% 37.2% -15.4%
Christian54.9% 46.2% 8.7%
Hindu2.3% 1.7% 0.6%
Jewish1.5% 0.5% 1.0%
Muslim12% 6.5% 5.5%
Other religion1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Not answered6% 6.0% 0.0%

Safety

Is Beaufort Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£73,900
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW3 5BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beaufort Street are based on 650 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kensington And Chelsea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Beaufort Street, London, SW3 5BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW3 5BJ

Average Price
£415,168
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£415,168
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beaufort Street

Average Price
£914,370
Semi-Detached
£2,800,745
Terraced
£3,058,573
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£824,568
Other
£660,125

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beaufort Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 13 Winchester House Beaufort Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£361,5002025-05-16 £312,291
Flat 6 Winchester House Beaufort Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£375,0002022-07-06 £282,019
Flat 48 Winchester House Beaufort Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£465,0002021-06-11 £429,111
Flat 32 Winchester House Beaufort Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£375,0002016-01-27 £309,066
Flat 38 Winchester House Beaufort Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£300,0002015-04-01 £255,682
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW3 5BJ

Employment

Economic Activity

Retired33
Full-Time Employee25
Long-Term Sick or disabled20
Other12
Self-Employed9
Unemployed8
Part-Time Employee8
Student (economically inactive)6
Looking after home or family3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles9
Other8
Financial and insurance activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Administrative and support service activities6
Information and communication5
Accommodation and food service activities5
Human health and social work activities4
Education3
Real estate activities2
Construction2
Manufacturing1
Transport and storage1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Middle deemed secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
ChicamaRestaurant, 1-3 Milman's Street128 yd
New Culture Revolution305 King's Road, LONDON188 yd
The Chelsea Pig35 Old Church Street, LONDON205 yd
Diba RestaurantBar, 386 King's Road244 yd
Triyoga (UK) Limited372 King's Road, LONDON245 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Azteca329 King's Road, LONDON208 yd
Cross KeysPublic House, 2 Lawrence Street232 yd
Beaufort House354 King's Road, LONDON245 yd
Raffles Club287 King's Road, LONDON259 yd
Jeroboams336 King's Road, LONDON265 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House494 King's Road, LONDON533 yd
Al Phoenic46-54 Battersea Bridge Road, London596 yd
Pret A Manger367B Fulham Road, LONDON615 yd
Domino's Pizza57 Battersea Bridge Road, London664 yd
Sushi Point226 Fulham Road, LONDON685 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Prezzemolo & Vitale388-390 King's Road, LONDON259 yd
Co-op471-487 King's Road, LONDON556 yd
Co-Operative27-35 Battersea Bridge Road, London572 yd
Sainsbury's Local295-297 Fulham Road, LONDON609 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON611 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Stars Gym
ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING HESTER ROAD
health and fitness suite498 yd
Lomax Chelsea
FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite594 yd
Virgin Active Club (Chelsea)
188A 188A FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool654 yd
Anytime Fitness (London Chelsea)
FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite676 yd
Chelsea Sports Centre
CHELSEA MANOR STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool683 yd
Dimson Hall
BATTERSEA CHURCH ROAD
805 yd
St Luke'S Gardens
ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET
artificial grass pitch823 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 suite922 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed76.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed100.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed32.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed500 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.