Old Church Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW3 5BY 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 Old Church Street, London, SW3 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW3 5BZ, SW3 5NE, SW3 5JJ, SW3 5DN, SW3 5DP, SW3 5DE, SW3 5DR, SW3 5DA, SW3 5DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW3 5BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 49.3% | 53.2% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 46.8% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 5BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 40.5% | 42.1% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 37.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 62.9% | 62.8% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 24.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 7% | 9.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5BY this area, 6.8% 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 65.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 6.8% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 15.8% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.1% | 65.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 31.3% |
| Other | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.9% | 86.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 54% | 55.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 20.7% | 16% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 7.7% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.6% | 53.4% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 23% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 6.8% | -5.9% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 6.2% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 10.6% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 5% | 0.2% | 4.8% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Church Street was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Chelsea Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Church Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Chelsea Riverside and the 94th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A Old Church Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-12-08 | £415,269 |
| 48 Old Church Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,500,000 | 2023-08-04 | £6,016,634 |
| Apartment 4 30 Old Church Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,803,400 | 2023-06-28 | £1,576,886 |
| Flat 5 26 Old Church Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-03-16 | £455,627 |
| 46B Old Church Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2023-03-06 | £1,786,772 |
SW3 5BY 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 5BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 301 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 | 1,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,183 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 | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburnham Community School 17 Blantyre Street , SW10 0DT | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School 1 Robinson Street , SW3 4AA | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH | 4out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Servite RC Primary School 252 Fulham Road , SW10 9NA | 4out of 4 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,661 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,352 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 | 4,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Vale School 4 The Vale , Chelsea SW3 6AH | - not rated | 177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hampshire School Chelsea 15 Manresa Road , London SW3 6NB | - not rated | 283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Community Hospital School 369 Fulham Road , SW10 9NH | 4out of 4 | 618 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Cancer Research Royal Cancer Hospital , 237 Fulham Road SW3 6JB | - not rated | 678 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falkner House 19 Brechin Place , SW7 4QB | - not rated | 990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chelsea Pig | 35 Old Church Street, LONDON | 99 yd | |
| No Fifty Cheyne | Restaurant, 50 Cheyne Walk | 181 yd | |
| Le Deli Robuchon | 279A-279B King's Road, LONDON | 198 yd | |
| The Jam | 289A King's Road, LONDON | 198 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | 289 King's Road, LONDON | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys | Public House, 2 Lawrence Street | 78 yd | |
| Raffles Club | 287 King's Road, LONDON | 198 yd | |
| Jeroboams | 336 King's Road, LONDON | 255 yd | |
| The Phene | Arms, 9 Phene Street | 338 yd | |
| Azteca | 329 King's Road, LONDON | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Phoenic | 46-54 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 664 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 57 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 717 yd | |
| Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House | 494 King's Road, LONDON | 728 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 367B Fulham Road, LONDON | 741 yd | |
| Sushi Point | 226 Fulham Road, LONDON | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prezzemolo & Vitale | 388-390 King's Road, LONDON | 407 yd | |
| Waitrose | 196-198 King's Road, LONDON | 623 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 27-35 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 631 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON | 638 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 295-297 Fulham Road, LONDON | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| Stars Gym ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING HESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Lomax Chelsea FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 652 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chelsea) 188A 188A FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Chelsea) FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Burton Court Pavilion BURTONS COURT BURTONS COURT ST. LEONARDS TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Dimson Hall BATTERSEA CHURCH ROAD | 944 yd | |
| Ethelburga Community Centre Worfield Street | 984 yd | |
| Duo Health & Fitness Chelsea GUNTER GROVE | 1,040 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 | 81.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 74.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.