Sydney Mews is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW3 6HL is located in the Courtfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sydney Mews, London, SW3 6HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW3 6HH, SW3 6HW, SW3 6JN, SW3 6HN, SW7 3NN, SW7 3NP, SW7 3NS, SW7 3NT, SW3 6PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW3 6HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.8% | 40% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 49.7% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 75.3% | 62.4% | -12.9% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 20.3% | 27.1% | 6.8% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 6HL this area, 7.1% 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 65.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.3% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 11.7% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.2% | 65.6% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 31.8% |
| Other | 16.9% | 0% | -16.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 81.1% | 77.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Arab | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 40.1% | 56% | 15.9% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 21.6% | 15.9% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 21.1% | 11.5% | -9.6% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 39.6% | 56.4% | 16.8% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 11.9% | 26% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.9% | 6.1% | -9.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 2.8% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 8.8% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydney Mews was 195.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Brompton & Hans Town average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Sydney Mews has the 38th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brompton & Hans Town and the 191st highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sydney Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2017-02-01 | £1,910,178 |
| 15 Sydney Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2004-07-29 | £2,973,952 |
| 21 Sydney Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2004-03-01 | £3,891,772 |
| 13 Sydney Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 1999-05-25 | £1,371,833 |
| 21 Sydney Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,425 | 1998-01-03 | £827,032 |
SW3 6HL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6HL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW3 6HL 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 913 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 | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH | 4out of 4 | 364 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Draycott Avenue , SW3 3AP | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT | - not rated | 915 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,104 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,388 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 | 3,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Cancer Research Royal Cancer Hospital , 237 Fulham Road SW3 6JB | - not rated | 221 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Tutors 84-86 Old Brompton Road , South Kensington SW7 3LQ | - not rated | 264 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward School 90-92 Queen's Gate , SW7 5AB | - not rated | 412 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle 35 Cromwell Road , London SW7 2DG | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendower Preparatory School 86/87 Queen's Gate , South Kensington SW7 5JX | - not rated | 441 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Romana | 78 Fulham Road, LONDON | 11 yd | |
| Pj's Chelsea Brasserie | 52 Fulham Road, LONDON | 11 yd | |
| Patara Restaurant | 181 Fulham Road, LONDON | 34 yd | |
| Royal Marsden Hospital | 203 Fulham Road, LONDON | 85 yd | |
| Sydney House Chelsea | 9-11 Sydney Street, LONDON | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | Public House, 153 Dovehouse Street | 186 yd | |
| The Hunter's Moon | Public House, 86 Fulham Road | 251 yd | |
| Zetland Arms PH | PUBLIC HOUSE, 2-4 Bute Street | 379 yd | |
| Anglesea Arms | Public House 15 Selwood Terrace, Onslow Gardens | 380 yd | |
| B London & Cubanista | 92B Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Dog Daycare | 173 Fulham Road, LONDON | 62 yd | |
| Friends of the Royal Marsden | Royal Marsden Hospital, 203 Fulham Road | 86 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited | 19 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 252 yd | |
| Bosphorous Kebabs | 59 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 304 yd | |
| Roll Baby | 7-11 South Kensington Station Arcade, LONDON | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 358 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 406 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 75 Sloane Avenue, LONDON | 479 yd | |
| Waitrose | 196-198 King's Road, LONDON | 568 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London South Kensington) 63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 315 yd |
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 382 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Kx Gym Private Members Club DRAYCOTT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Marlborough Primary School DRAYCOTT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 522 yd |
| Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre THURLOE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| Lomax Chelsea FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc Language College CADOGAN STREET | 804 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 | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.