Flood Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW3 5TE 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 Flood Street, London, SW3 5TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW3 5TF, SW3 5TH, SW3 5QP, SW3 5TJ, SW3 5TD, SW3 5QS, SW3 5TB, SW3 5QX, SW3 5QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW3 5TE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.5% 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 | 50.8% | 59.5% | 8.7% | 51.0% | 8.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 40.5% | -8.7% | 49.0% | -8.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 40.8% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 43.1% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 50.8% | 59.4% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 23.8% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 9.2% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 15.9% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 4.7% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47% | 50.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.9% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 16.7% | 14.0% | 2.5% | 14.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 75.7% | 55.6% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -25.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 60% | 50% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 11.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.7% | 10.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 50.4% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 30.6% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.5% | 4.7% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flood Street was 78.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% lower than the Chelsea Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Flood Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Chelsea Riverside and the 119th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56A Flood Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £8,200,000 | 2024-04-18 | £7,670,678 |
| 70 Flood Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,925,000 | 2018-01-31 | £3,424,362 |
| 60A Flood Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £7,000,000 | 2015-08-05 | £6,505,435 |
| 62 Flood Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,200,000 | 2015-01-23 | £5,749,458 |
| Flat E 68 Flood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2014-07-21 | £615,060 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW3 5TE 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 | 57 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 316 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 | 1,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School 1 Robinson Street , SW3 4AA | 4out of 4 | 79 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Draycott Avenue , SW3 3AP | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT | - not rated | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | - not rated | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,456 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,761 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 | 3,964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamahiriya School 36a Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JP | - not rated | 427 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Hugh House 48 Old Church Street , SW3 5BY | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland Preparatory School 15 Manresa Road , London SW3 6NB | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cameron Vale School 4 The Vale , Chelsea SW3 6AH | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden House School Turks Row , London SW3 4TW | - not rated | 754 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Delizia 1986 Ltd | 63-65 Chelsea Manor Street, LONDON | 128 yd | |
| Pygmalioni | 22 Chelsea Manor Street, LONDON | 208 yd | |
| Chelsea Physic Garden Cafe | 66 Royal Hospital Road, LONDON | 216 yd | |
| Gordon Ramsay | 68-69 Royal Hospital Road, LONDON | 252 yd | |
| Ziani | 45-47 Radnor Walk, LONDON | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coopers Arms | PUBLIC HOUSE, 87 Flood Street | 62 yd | |
| The Phene | Arms, 9 Phene Street | 178 yd | |
| The Surprise | Public House, 6 Christchurch Terrace | 213 yd | |
| Chelsea Potter | Public House, 119 King's Road | 335 yd | |
| The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room | 23 Smith Street, LONDON | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pie Man Food Company | 16 Cale Street, LONDON | 630 yd | |
| Friends of the Royal Marsden | Royal Marsden Hospital, 203 Fulham Road | 855 yd | |
| King's Dog Daycare | 173 Fulham Road, LONDON | 881 yd | |
| Al Phoenic | 46-54 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 923 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 57 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 80-81 Royal Hospital Road, LONDON | 288 yd | |
| Waitrose | 196-198 King's Road, LONDON | 364 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85-95 King's Road, LONDON | 414 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 75 Sloane Avenue, LONDON | 809 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 27-35 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 290 yd |
| Burton Court Pavilion BURTONS COURT BURTONS COURT ST. LEONARDS TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 531 yd |
| Stars Gym ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING ALBION RIVERSIDE BUILDING HESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Royal Hospital South Grounds RANLEIGH GARDENS RANLEIGH GARDENS CHELSEA BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Marlborough Primary School DRAYCOTT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 861 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc Language College CADOGAN STREET | 915 yd | |
| Kx Gym Private Members Club DRAYCOTT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Battersea Park BATTERSEA PARK BATTERSEA PARK ALBERT BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Lomax Chelsea FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,030 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.