Old Church Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW3 5DL 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 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW3 5AR, SW3 5DJ, SW3 5AN, SW3 5DW, SW3 5DQ, SW3 5DN, SW3 5DE, SW3 5BZ, SW3 5AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW3 5DL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.6% of the population 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 | 46% | 60.6% | 14.6% | 51.0% | 9.6% |
| Male | 54% | 39.4% | -14.6% | 49.0% | -9.6% |
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 5DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 43.3% | 47% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 38.9% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 7.4% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 56.5% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 27.7% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| 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 5DL this area, 9.3% 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 64.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 0.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.2% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.6% | 64.2% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 30.4% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 83.6% | 75.4% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, just 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 49.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.2% | 9.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 8.9% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 13.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.5% | 49.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 26.9% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 8.6% | -17.5% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Church Street was 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Chelsea Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Church Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Chelsea Riverside and the 137th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.1%.

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 5 13 Old Church Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £918,000 | 2024-02-15 | £883,819 |
| Flat 7 Merlins Eyot, 11 Old Church Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £923,610 | 2022-11-25 | £815,480 |
| 25 Old Church Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,800,000 | 2022-06-30 | £5,826,812 |
| Flat 15 Merlins Eyot, 11 Old Church Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2022-03-02 | £704,363 |
| 21 Old Church Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,325,000 | 2022-02-28 | £7,437,438 |
SW3 5DL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW3 5DL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 343 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 | 972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,192 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 | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburnham Community School 17 Blantyre Street , SW10 0DT | 4out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School 1 Robinson Street , SW3 4AA | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Servite RC Primary School 252 Fulham Road , SW10 9NA | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy Bolingbroke Walk , Westbridge Road SW11 3NE | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,683 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 | 3,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,718 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,282 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 | 4,539 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 | 229 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hampshire School Chelsea 15 Manresa Road , London SW3 6NB | - not rated | 369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Community Hospital School 369 Fulham Road , SW10 9NH | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Cancer Research Royal Cancer Hospital , 237 Fulham Road SW3 6JB | - not rated | 761 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe School 47 Redcliffe Gardens , SW10 9JH | - not rated | 1,018 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 | 162 yd | |
| No Fifty Cheyne | Restaurant, 50 Cheyne Walk | 180 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | 289 King's Road, LONDON | 255 yd | |
| The Jam | 289A King's Road, LONDON | 256 yd | |
| Le Deli Robuchon | 279A-279B King's Road, LONDON | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys | Public House, 2 Lawrence Street | 81 yd | |
| Raffles Club | 287 King's Road, LONDON | 256 yd | |
| Jeroboams | 336 King's Road, LONDON | 299 yd | |
| Azteca | 329 King's Road, LONDON | 349 yd | |
| Beaufort House | 354 King's Road, LONDON | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Phoenic | 46-54 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 582 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 57 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 639 yd | |
| Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House | 494 King's Road, LONDON | 685 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 367B Fulham Road, LONDON | 744 yd | |
| Sushi Point | 226 Fulham Road, LONDON | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prezzemolo & Vitale | 388-390 King's Road, LONDON | 394 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 27-35 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 551 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 295-297 Fulham Road, LONDON | 681 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON | 681 yd | |
| Waitrose | 196-198 King's Road, LONDON | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stars Gym ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING HESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 566 yd |
| Lomax Chelsea FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 738 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chelsea) 188A 188A FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Chelsea) FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Dimson Hall BATTERSEA CHURCH ROAD | 857 yd | |
| Ethelburga Community Centre Worfield Street | 918 yd | |
| Burton Court Pavilion BURTONS COURT BURTONS COURT ST. LEONARDS TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 978 yd |
| Duo Health & Fitness Chelsea GUNTER GROVE | 1,013 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 | 26.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.7% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.