Overview of SW7 1EW

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Cheval Place is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 1EW is located in the Brompton & Hans Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Cheval Place, London, SW7 1EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW7 1ER, SW3 1HW, SW7 1JG, SW7 1EG, SW7 1EL, SW7 1ES, SW7 1JF, SW7 1JQ, SW7 1EQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW7 1EW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.7%48.7%-2.0% 51.0% -2.3%
Male49.3%51.3%2.0% 49.0% 2.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single46.4%40.9%-5.5% 37.9% 3.0%
Married: Opposite sex38.1%45.3%7.2% 44.2% 1.1%
Married: Same sex1%0.7%-0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated2.1%2.2%0.1% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced9.3%8%-1.3% 9.1% -1.1%
Widowed3.1%2.2%-0.9% 6.1% -3.9%

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 (94.8%) 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 health62.1%76.9%14.8% 48.4% 28.5%
Good health34.2%17.9%-16.3% 33.6% -15.7%
Fair health2.3%5.1%2.8% 12.7% -7.6%
Bad health1.4%0%-1.4% 4.0% -4.0%

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 SW7 1EW this area, 2.9% 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 81.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications4.6%2.9%-1.7% 18.2% -15.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3.1%0.7%-2.4% 9.6% -8.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.3%4.4%-4.9% 13.4% -9.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.2%10.3%3.1% 16.9% -6.6%
Degree or Similar63.9%81.6%17.7% 33.8% 47.8%
Other11.9%0%-11.9% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese5%2.6%-2.4% 0.7% 1.9%
Indian1.4%1.9%0.5% 3.1% -1.2%
Pakistani0.9%0%-0.9% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian3.7%4.5%0.8% 1.6% 2.9%
Black African1.4%0%-1.4% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.9%0%-0.9% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.5%0%-0.5% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.3%7.7%5.4% 0.8% 6.9%
Mixed White and African0.5%0%-0.5% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed Other2.7%1.3%-1.4% 0.8% 0.5%
White76.3%65.8%-10.5% 81.4% -15.6%
Roma0%4.5%4.5% 0.2% 4.3%
Arab2.3%6.5%4.2% 0.6% 5.9%
Other2.3%5.2%2.9% 1.6% 3.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 32.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom31.5%32.5%1.0% 83.2% -50.7%
European Union26.9%27.9%1.0% 6.1% 21.8%
Rest of Europe5.9%3.9%-2.0% 0.8% 3.1%
Africa3.2%1.9%-1.3% 2.7% -0.8%
Middle East and Asia13.7%13%-0.7% 5.6% 7.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean14.6%16.9%2.3% 1.3% 15.6%
Oceania3.7%3.9%0.2% 0.3% 3.6%
British Overseas0.5%0%-0.5% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK29.7%32.1%2.4% 83.2% -51.1%
10+ Years21.9%23.7%1.8% 9.8% 13.9%
5-10 Years16.4%8.3%-8.1% 2.9% 5.4%
2-5 Years13.2%13.5%0.3% 2.2% 11.3%
Less than 2 years18.7%22.4%3.7% 1.9% 20.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom50% 76.7% -26.7%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France9.1% 0.3% 8.8%
Italy7.8% 0.6% 7.2%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Spain2.6% 0.4% 2.2%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Romania1.9% 0.9% 1.0%
Other EU countries6.5% 1.5% 5.0%
Other Europe1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Middle East0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Eastern Asia2.6% 0.3% 2.3%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
North America and the Caribbean11% 0.3% 10.7%
Oceania2.6% 0.1% 2.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion17.3% 37.2% -19.9%
Christian57.1% 46.2% 10.9%
Buddhist0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Jewish3.8% 0.5% 3.3%
Muslim12.2% 6.5% 5.7%
Other religion1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Not answered7.1% 6.0% 1.1%

Safety

Is Cheval Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheval Place was 315.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% lower than the Brompton & Hans Town average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Cheval Place has the 24th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brompton & Hans Town and the 106th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.



🔎 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. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£85,700
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW7 1EW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cheval Place are based on 61 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 Cheval Place, London, SW7 1EW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW7 1EW

Average Price
£5,639,451
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£4,615,639
Other
£7,891,839

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cheval Place

Average Price
£3,823,471
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£3,008,848
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£3,804,164
Other
£6,337,329

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cheval PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
43 Cheval Place, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£4,500,0002023-03-31 £4,020,237
Apartment 1 41 Cheval Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£3,400,0002022-11-30 £3,001,951
Flat 3 49 Cheval Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£4,500,0002019-10-04 £4,627,841
41 Cheval Place, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£2,300,0002019-06-27 £2,154,762
59 Cheval Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,130,0002019-03-22 £1,115,213
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW7 1EW

Employment

SW7 1EW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 SW7 1EW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee53
Self-Employed30
Retired16
Student (economically inactive)13
Unemployed9
Part-Time Employee5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Other3
Looking after home or family3
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities42
Professional, scientific and technical activities28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Human health and social work activities8
Manufacturing5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Other4
Information and communication4
Construction4
Transport and storage3
Real estate activities3
Education3
Administrative and support service activities2
Mining and quarrying2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

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 1,679 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 2,827 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 3,111 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 3,169 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 3,506 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Marlborough Primary School
Draycott Avenue , SW3 3AP
3out of 4 784 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT
- not rated 883 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH
4out of 4 1,037 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 1,114 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Sedding Street , Sloane Square SW1X 9DE
3out of 4 1,117 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
4out of 4 883 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College
1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD
- not rated 2,044 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Westminster City School
55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ
3out of 4 2,231 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Marylebone Boys' School
North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ
3out of 4 2,497 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
4out of 4 2,559 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,769 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 2,826 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 3,545 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 3,871 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 3,963 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 2,708 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 5,221 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Princes Gardens Preparatory School
10 - 13 Princes Gardens , SW7 1ND
- not rated 336 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Knightsbridge School
67 Pont Street , SW1X 0BD
- not rated 525 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road , SW7 2BS
- not rated 633 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hill House School
Hans Place , Knightsbridge SW1X 0EP
- not rated 653 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
More House School
22-24 Pont Street , Chelsea SW1X 0AA
- not rated 697 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
Haandi Restaurants Limited7 Cheval Place, LONDON25 yd
Feya146 Brompton Road, LONDON32 yd
Caffe Concerto150-152 Brompton Road, LONDON32 yd
Shezan Restaurant16-22 CHEVAL PLACE43 yd
The MANTL142 Brompton Road, LONDON67 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bunch of GrapesPublic House, 207 Brompton Road118 yd
The Beauchamp43-44 Beauchamp Place, LONDON202 yd
Hennessy Concession/Hennessy BoutiqueHarrods, 87-135 Brompton Road325 yd
Jaks Bar Limited87-89 Walton Street, LONDON535 yd
Admiral Codrington17 Mossop Street, LONDON570 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
My Godo138 Brompton Road, LONDON75 yd
Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant86 BROMPTON ROAD278 yd
EAT BEETS LIMITEDHarrods, 87-135 Brompton Road325 yd
Carpo36 Hans Crescent, LONDON408 yd
Ekook4 PARK CLOSE537 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sUNITS 3 AND UNIT 4, MOREAU HOUSE, 112-120 BROMPTON ROAD165 yd
Little Waitrose Ltd118 BROMPTON ROAD173 yd
WaitroseGROUND, 27 MOTCOMB STREET749 yd
Sainsbury's75 Sloane Avenue, LONDON758 yd
Tesco50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON962 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre
THURLOE PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool408 yd
The Bulgari, London
KNIGHTSBRIDGE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool463 yd
Ethos Sports Centre
IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE PRINCES GARDENS
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool538 yd
More House School
22-24 22-24 PONT STREET
564 yd
Hyde Park (Old Football Pitches)
South Carriage Drive
grass pitches588 yd
The Peak Health Club & Spa
CARLTON TOWER HOTEL CARLTON TOWER HOTEL CADOGAN PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool627 yd
Pure Gym (London South Kensington)
63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool630 yd
Sussex House School
CADOGAN SQUARE
636 yd
Kx Gym Private Members Club
DRAYCOTT AVENUE
health and fitness suite641 yd
Knightsbridge Golf School (Closed)
Lowndes Square
squash courts650 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 97.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 91.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 91.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 91.5%

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/s2.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed20.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed30.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed73.32 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed73.32 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed6.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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