Overview of SW7 2RU

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Thurloe Place is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 2RU 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 Thurloe Place, London, SW7 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW3 2BB, SW7 2RY, SW3 2DD, SW7 2RZ, SW3 2AY, SW3 2BA, SW3 2DE, SW3 2DB, SW3 2DG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW7 2RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.3%51.9%-0.4% 51.0% 0.9%
Male47.7%48.1%0.4% 49.0% -0.9%

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 SW7 2RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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)
Single40.4%52.9%12.5% 37.9% 15.0%
Married: Opposite sex46.9%35%-11.9% 44.2% -9.2%
Separated3.9%2.9%-1.0% 2.2% 0.7%
Divorced6.1%5.7%-0.4% 9.1% -3.4%
Widowed2.6%3.6%1.0% 6.1% -2.5%

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 (95.5%) 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 health70.5%75.8%5.3% 48.4% 27.4%
Good health22.3%19.7%-2.6% 33.6% -13.9%
Fair health4.9%3.2%-1.7% 12.7% -9.5%
Bad health1.5%1.3%-0.2% 4.0% -2.7%
Very bad health0.8%0%-0.8% 1.2% -1.2%

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 2RU this area, 2.1% 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 68.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications5.3%2.1%-3.2% 18.2% -16.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4.8%0.7%-4.1% 9.6% -8.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels7%6.3%-0.7% 13.4% -7.1%
Apprenticeship0.9%3.5%2.6% 5.3% -1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.7%14.6%1.9% 16.9% -2.3%
Degree or Similar57.5%68.1%10.6% 33.8% 34.3%
Other11.8%4.9%-6.9% 2.8% 2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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)
Chinese3.4%3.2%-0.2% 0.7% 2.5%
Indian4.5%0%-4.5% 3.1% -3.1%
Pakistani1.1%1.3%0.2% 2.7% -1.4%
Other Asian5.7%4.5%-1.2% 1.6% 2.9%
Black African0%1.9%1.9% 2.5% -0.6%
Black Caribbean0.8%0%-0.8% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.4%0.6%0.2% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian3%1.9%-1.1% 0.8% 1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.1%2.6%1.5% 0.8% 1.8%
White75.8%72.1%-3.7% 81.4% -9.3%
Roma0%0.6%0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Arab3.4%7.8%4.4% 0.6% 7.2%
Other0.4%3.2%2.8% 1.6% 1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 30.4% 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 Kingdom29.2%30.4%1.2% 83.2% -52.8%
European Union27.3%31%3.7% 6.1% 24.9%
Rest of Europe6.4%7%0.6% 0.8% 6.2%
Africa3.8%5.1%1.3% 2.7% 2.4%
Middle East and Asia17%17.7%0.7% 5.6% 12.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean15.2%7.6%-7.6% 1.3% 6.3%
Oceania1.1%1.3%0.2% 0.3% 1.0%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK27.3%30.6%3.3% 83.2% -52.6%
10+ Years16.7%23.6%6.9% 9.8% 13.8%
5-10 Years14.4%14.6%0.2% 2.9% 11.7%
2-5 Years17.4%14.6%-2.8% 2.2% 12.4%
Less than 2 years24.2%16.6%-7.6% 1.9% 14.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom47.5% 76.7% -29.2%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France5.7% 0.3% 5.4%
Germany1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
Italy11.4% 0.6% 10.8%
Spain0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Romania2.5% 0.9% 1.6%
Other EU countries8.9% 1.5% 7.4%
Turkey1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
Other Europe3.8% 0.2% 3.6%
North Africa1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Middle East0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Eastern Asia3.2% 0.3% 2.9%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
South-East Asia2.5% 0.2% 2.3%
North America and the Caribbean3.2% 0.3% 2.9%
Central and South America0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Oceania0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
No passport held2.5% 13.5% -11.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion24.7% 37.2% -12.5%
Christian47.4% 46.2% 1.2%
Buddhist1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Jewish1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Muslim9.1% 6.5% 2.6%
Other religion1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Not answered14.3% 6.0% 8.3%

Safety

Is Thurloe Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurloe Place was 83.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% lower than the Brompton & Hans Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Thurloe Place has the 24th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brompton & Hans Town and the 141st lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,800
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SW7 2RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thurloe Place are based on 80 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 Thurloe Place, London, SW7 2RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW7 2RU

Average Price
£2,503,920
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£2,503,920
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thurloe Place

Average Price
£1,759,778
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£2,170,610
Detached
£2,432,258
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,787,630
Other
£191,740

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thurloe PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 27 Empire House Thurloe Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,950,0002024-08-23 £1,926,583
Flat 19 Empire House Thurloe Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£4,875,0002024-03-15 £4,629,460
Flat 7 Empire House Thurloe Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£4,070,0002023-08-04 £3,632,495
Flat 9 Empire House Thurloe Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,610,0002022-12-14 £1,508,333
Flat 3 Empire House Thurloe Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,575,0002022-04-06 £1,284,122
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW7 2RU

Employment

SW7 2RU 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.

SW7 2RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 SW7 2RU 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 Employee48
Self-Employed28
Student (economically inactive)18
Part-Time Employee13
Other10
Retired10
Looking after home or family10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Unemployed2
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities37
Professional, scientific and technical activities31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Information and communication12
Real estate activities12
Other11
Manufacturing5
Administrative and support service activities4
Education4
Human health and social work activities4
Transport and storage3
Construction3
Accommodation and food service activities2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 1,404 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 2,519 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 3,181 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 3,242 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 3,462 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 4 624 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH
4out of 4 754 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 4 770 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT
- not rated 832 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Sedding Street , Sloane Square SW1X 9DE
3out of 4 1,171 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 4 832 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College
1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD
- not rated 2,077 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Chelsea Academy
Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB
4out of 4 2,436 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Westminster City School
55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ
3out of 4 2,444 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
4out of 4 2,454 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 3,020 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 3,057 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 3,278 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 3,590 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 4,155 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 2,994 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 5,177 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 437 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle
35 Cromwell Road , London SW7 2DG
- not rated 443 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road , SW7 2BS
- not rated 527 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen's Gate School
133 Queen's Gate , Kensington SW7 5LE
- not rated 580 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Knightsbridge School
67 Pont Street , SW1X 0BD
- not rated 639 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed 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
The Terrace London232-236 Brompton Road, LONDON2 yd
Brompton Cafe & Crypt Kitchen at Holy Trinity ChurchHoly Trinity Church, Brompton Road64 yd
The Franklin Hotel22-28 Egerton Gardens, LONDON90 yd
Good EarthBasement To First Floors, 233 Brompton Road106 yd
L'Eto243 Brompton Road, LONDON106 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bunch of GrapesPublic House, 207 Brompton Road275 yd
Jaks Bar Limited87-89 Walton Street, LONDON299 yd
Hoop & Toy34 Thurloe Place, LONDON366 yd
The Beauchamp43-44 Beauchamp Place, LONDON400 yd
Admiral Codrington17 Mossop Street, LONDON400 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Quatre Saisons1A Exhibition Road, LONDON343 yd
Chopstix Noodle Bar28 Thurloe Street, LONDON375 yd
Roll Baby7-11 South Kensington Station Arcade, LONDON410 yd
My Godo138 Brompton Road, LONDON418 yd
Fresh BakeSouth Kensington Underground Station, Pelham Street430 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sUNITS 3 AND UNIT 4, MOREAU HOUSE, 112-120 BROMPTON ROAD506 yd
Little Waitrose Ltd118 BROMPTON ROAD514 yd
Sainsbury's75 Sloane Avenue, LONDON540 yd
Tesco50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON621 yd
Little Waitrose99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON787 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre
THURLOE PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool55 yd
Pure Gym (London South Kensington)
63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool300 yd
Kx Gym Private Members Club
DRAYCOTT AVENUE
health and fitness suite412 yd
Marlborough Primary School
DRAYCOTT AVENUE
artificial grass pitch510 yd
Ethos Sports Centre
IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE PRINCES GARDENS
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool567 yd
Best Cycle
PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite611 yd
Sussex House School
CADOGAN SQUARE
657 yd
South Kensington Club
HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite663 yd
St Thomas More Rc Language College
CADOGAN STREET
696 yd
More House School
22-24 22-24 PONT STREET
770 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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

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 speed66.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed60.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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