Overview of SW3 5NB

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Lawrence Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW3 5NB 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 Lawrence Street, London, SW3 5NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW3 5ND, SW3 5DE, SW3 5DQ, SW3 5NE, SW3 5LT, SW3 5NF, SW3 5HU, SW3 5JL, SW3 5HT.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW3 5NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46%51%5.0% 51.0% 0.0%
Male54%49%-5.0% 49.0% 0.0%

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 5NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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)
Single33.3%42.7%9.4% 37.9% 4.8%
Married: Opposite sex47.3%34.1%-13.2% 44.2% -10.1%
Married: Same sex2%0.6%-1.4% 0.3% 0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.2%1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Separated2.7%3%0.3% 2.2% 0.8%
Divorced9.3%13.4%4.1% 9.1% 4.3%
Widowed5.3%4.9%-0.4% 6.1% -1.2%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health58.3%63%4.7% 48.4% 14.6%
Good health27.6%22.4%-5.2% 33.6% -11.2%
Fair health10.4%8.3%-2.1% 12.7% -4.4%
Bad health2.5%2.6%0.1% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health1.2%3.6%2.4% 1.2% 2.4%

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.

In the area around SW3 5NB this area, 5.6% 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 63.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications14.7%5.6%-9.1% 18.2% -12.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4.7%3.7%-1.0% 9.6% -5.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10%6.8%-3.2% 13.4% -6.6%
Apprenticeship0%3.1%3.1% 5.3% -2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10%14.8%4.8% 16.9% -2.1%
Degree or Similar52.7%63.6%10.9% 33.8% 29.8%
Other8%2.5%-5.5% 2.8% -0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.5%0.5% 0.7% -0.2%
Indian0%0.5%0.5% 3.1% -2.6%
Other Asian0.6%2.6%2.0% 1.6% 1.0%
Black African3.1%4.2%1.1% 2.5% 1.7%
Other Black1.2%0.5%-0.7% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian2.5%2.1%-0.4% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.2%1.6%0.4% 0.8% 0.8%
White89%83.2%-5.8% 81.4% 1.8%
Roma0%2.1%2.1% 0.2% 1.9%
Arab1.2%0.5%-0.7% 0.6% -0.1%
Other0.6%2.1%1.5% 1.6% 0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 56% 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 Kingdom62.6%56%-6.6% 83.2% -27.2%
European Union12.9%14.7%1.8% 6.1% 8.6%
Rest of Europe2.5%4.7%2.2% 0.8% 3.9%
Africa4.9%4.7%-0.2% 2.7% 2.0%
Middle East and Asia3.7%5.2%1.5% 5.6% -0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean10.4%14.1%3.7% 1.3% 12.8%
Oceania3.1%0.5%-2.6% 0.3% 0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK58.9%55.7%-3.2% 83.2% -27.5%
10+ Years10.4%25%14.6% 9.8% 15.2%
5-10 Years6.7%8.9%2.2% 2.9% 6.0%
2-5 Years3.7%4.2%0.5% 2.2% 2.0%
Less than 2 years20.2%6.3%-13.9% 1.9% 4.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom66.1% 76.7% -10.6%
Ireland2.6% 0.6% 2.0%
France2.6% 0.3% 2.3%
Germany1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Italy5.7% 0.6% 5.1%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Other EU countries5.7% 1.5% 4.2%
Other Europe1% 0.2% 0.8%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Eastern Asia2.1% 0.3% 1.8%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean4.7% 0.3% 4.4%
Central and South America2.6% 0.2% 2.4%
No passport held3.1% 13.5% -10.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion24.4% 37.2% -12.8%
Christian58.5% 46.2% 12.3%
Buddhist1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Jewish2.1% 0.5% 1.6%
Muslim3.1% 6.5% -3.4%
Sikh0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other religion2.6% 0.6% 2.0%
Not answered7.3% 6.0% 1.3%

Safety

Is Lawrence Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Street was 100.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the Chelsea Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Lawrence Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Chelsea Riverside and the 175th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 530.8%.



🔎 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 5NB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lawrence Street are based on 137 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 Lawrence Street, London, SW3 5NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW3 5NB

Average Price
£1,598,692
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,360,605
Other
£2,789,126

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lawrence Street

Average Price
£1,204,652
Semi-Detached
£959,858
Terraced
£1,672,349
Detached
£1,687,713
Flats/Maisonettes
£880,676
Other
£2,336,011

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lawrence Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 Lawrence Street, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£3,150,0002023-10-06 £2,767,718
Flat 2 1 Lawrence Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,275,0002016-11-04 £1,181,039
Flat 4 1 Lawrence Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,500,0002016-09-12 £1,469,156
Flat 1 1 Lawrence Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,500,0002016-06-28 £1,444,149
2 Lawrence Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,650,0002016-03-02 £1,512,918
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW3 5NB

Employment

SW3 5NB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 5NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee52
Self-Employed33
Retired30
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Student (economically inactive)10
Looking after home or family8
Part-Time Employee7
Other5
Unemployed3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities23
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Other11
Human health and social work activities7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles6
Information and communication5
Education5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Administrative and support service activities2
Transport and storage2
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Construction1
Manufacturing1
Accommodation and food service activities1

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 4 263 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 1,012 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 3,046 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 3,167 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 3,253 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 4 408 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashburnham Community School
17 Blantyre Street , SW10 0DT
4out of 4 594 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
1 Robinson Street , SW3 4AA
4out of 4 639 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH
4out of 4 781 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Westbridge Academy
Bolingbroke Walk , Westbridge Road SW11 3NE
3out of 4 840 yd Academy sponsor led 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
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 1,159 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
4out of 4 1,312 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 1,634 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Harris Academy Battersea
401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP
4out of 4 1,662 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 3,268 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 3,445 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 3,639 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Lambeth College
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 3,864 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 4,279 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 4,503 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cameron Vale School
4 The Vale , Chelsea SW3 6AH
- not rated 255 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Hampshire School Chelsea
15 Manresa Road , London SW3 6NB
- not rated 328 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Community Hospital School
369 Fulham Road , SW10 9NH
4out of 4 673 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Institute of Cancer Research
Royal Cancer Hospital , 237 Fulham Road SW3 6JB
- not rated 737 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Laurels School
1 Chelsea Embankment , SW3 4LG
- not rated 1,032 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
No Fifty CheyneRestaurant, 50 Cheyne Walk109 yd
The Chelsea Pig35 Old Church Street, LONDON178 yd
Cafe PierCabman's Shelter, Chelsea Embankment259 yd
Farm Fetch259 King's Road, LONDON272 yd
Le Deli Robuchon279A-279B King's Road, LONDON275 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cross KeysPublic House, 2 Lawrence Street1 yd
Raffles Club287 King's Road, LONDON276 yd
The PheneArms, 9 Phene Street313 yd
Jeroboams336 King's Road, LONDON332 yd
Azteca329 King's Road, LONDON421 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Al Phoenic46-54 Battersea Bridge Road, London605 yd
Domino's Pizza57 Battersea Bridge Road, London654 yd
Johnnie's Fish Bar & Kebab House494 King's Road, LONDON765 yd
Pret A Manger367B Fulham Road, LONDON807 yd
Sushi Point226 Fulham Road, LONDON877 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Prezzemolo & Vitale388-390 King's Road, LONDON464 yd
Co-Operative27-35 Battersea Bridge Road, London571 yd
Waitrose196-198 King's Road, LONDON640 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON716 yd
Sainsbury's Local295-297 Fulham Road, LONDON716 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Stars Gym
ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING HESTER ROAD
health and fitness suite463 yd
Chelsea Sports Centre
CHELSEA MANOR STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool502 yd
St Luke'S Gardens
ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET
artificial grass pitch689 yd
Lomax Chelsea
FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite713 yd
Virgin Active Club (Chelsea)
188A 188A FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool821 yd
Anytime Fitness (London Chelsea)
FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite867 yd
Burton Court Pavilion
BURTONS COURT BURTONS COURT ST. LEONARDS TERRACE
grass pitches, tennis courts900 yd
Dimson Hall
BATTERSEA CHURCH ROAD
906 yd
Ethelburga Community Centre
Worfield Street
910 yd
Duo Health & Fitness Chelsea
GUNTER GROVE
1,090 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 60.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 60.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 60.0%

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 speed72.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed72.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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