Dovehouse Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW3 6JY is located in the Stanley 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 Dovehouse Street, London, SW3 6JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW3 6LR, SW3 6LA, SW3 6AS, SW3 6LS, SW3 6LZ, SW3 6LQ, SW3 6LF, SW3 6NT, SW3 6NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW3 6JY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% 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 | 59.1% | 57.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 40.9% | 42.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW3 6JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 29.2% | -10.7% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 53.7% | 10.6% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) 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 | 54% | 68.6% | 14.6% | 48.4% | 20.2% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 22.1% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -11.5% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 0.4% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 62.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 11.7% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.2% | 62.4% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Other | 11.7% | 1.9% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.6% | 72.5% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 50.8% 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 | 53% | 50.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| European Union | 22.1% | 13% | -9.1% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.7% | 51.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| 10+ Years | 11.7% | 28.5% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 10.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 6.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 3.1% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dovehouse Street was 423.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.4% higher than the Chelsea Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dovehouse Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Chelsea Riverside and the 73rd highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Dovehouse Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-06-26 | £722,322 |
| 25 Dovehouse Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-10-27 | £588,580 |
| 57 Dovehouse Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,218,000 | 2015-10-29 | £1,293,185 |
| 27 Dovehouse Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2014-01-13 | £729,028 |
| 53 Dovehouse Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2013-10-03 | £372,769 |
SW3 6JY 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW3 6JY 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 74 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 48 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 489 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 | 1,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,201 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 | 298 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Walk Primary School Park Walk , King's Road SW10 0AY | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Draycott Avenue , SW3 3AP | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School 1 Robinson Street , SW3 4AA | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,955 yd | University technical college | 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 | 3,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,301 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 | 3,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hampshire School Chelsea 15 Manresa Road , London SW3 6NB | - not rated | 206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Cancer Research Royal Cancer Hospital , 237 Fulham Road SW3 6JB | - not rated | 220 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cameron Vale School 4 The Vale , Chelsea SW3 6AH | - not rated | 417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Tutors 84-86 Old Brompton Road , South Kensington SW7 3LQ | - not rated | 612 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falkner House 19 Brechin Place , SW7 4QB | - not rated | 720 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 Pizzeria | Chelsea Farmers Market, 125-135 Sydney Street | 109 yd | |
| Market Place Restaurant Bar | Chelsea Farmers Market, 125-135 Sydney Street | 109 yd | |
| Mezcalito | 119 Sydney Street, LONDON | 109 yd | |
| Stanley's | 151A Sydney Street, LONDON | 145 yd | |
| Phat Phuc Noodle Bar | 250 King's Road, LONDON | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sydney Arms | 70 Sydney Street, LONDON | 151 yd | |
| Builders Arms PH | Public House, 13 Britten Street | 273 yd | |
| The Crown | Public House, 153 Dovehouse Street | 291 yd | |
| Chelsea Potter | Public House, 119 King's Road | 374 yd | |
| The Hunter's Moon | Public House, 86 Fulham Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Royal Marsden | Royal Marsden Hospital, 203 Fulham Road | 359 yd | |
| King's Dog Daycare | 173 Fulham Road, LONDON | 430 yd | |
| Pie Man Food Company | 16 Cale Street, LONDON | 444 yd | |
| Bosphorous Kebabs | 59 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 677 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited | 19 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 196-198 King's Road, LONDON | 307 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 85-95 King's Road, LONDON | 524 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON | 560 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 295-297 Fulham Road, LONDON | 565 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 75 Sloane Avenue, LONDON | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 206 yd |
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 259 yd |
| Lomax Chelsea FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Marlborough Primary School DRAYCOTT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 677 yd |
| Pure Gym (London South Kensington) 63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 679 yd |
| Kx Gym Private Members Club DRAYCOTT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Burton Court Pavilion BURTONS COURT BURTONS COURT ST. LEONARDS TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 735 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chelsea) 188A 188A FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc Language College CADOGAN STREET | 887 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 | 71.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.0% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.