Thurloe Street is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 2SS 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 Street, London, SW7 2SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 2HF, SW7 2SR, SW7 2SP, SW7 2ST, SW7 2SX, SW7 2LQ, SW7 2HP, SW7 2HR, SW7 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW7 2SS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 49.4% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53.5% | 50.6% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 2SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.4% | 50.7% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 33.8% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (94.5%) 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 | 66.8% | 73.5% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 25.1% |
| Good health | 27% | 21% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -12.6% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| 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 SW7 2SS this area, 4.3% 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 68.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.9% | 68.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Other | 14.1% | 5.8% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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 | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 76.3% | 71.3% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 34.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.4% | 34.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -49.0% |
| European Union | 23.2% | 25.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 19.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 15.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 15.4% | 19.9% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 18.6% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 38.2% | 34% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -49.2% |
| 10+ Years | 11.6% | 29.6% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 19.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.5% | 15.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 12.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 10.5% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 76.7% | -21.4% |
| France | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 0.3% | 9.0% |
| Central and South America | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurloe Street was 1259.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 294.0% higher than the Brompton & Hans Town average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Thurloe Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brompton & Hans Town and the 12th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 166.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Thurloe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,850,000 | 2021-05-26 | £6,435,000 |
| 5 Thurloe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,700,000 | 2013-02-22 | £8,285,229 |
| 5 Thurloe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,950,000 | 2012-06-29 | £9,031,181 |
| 7 Thurloe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,950,000 | 2010-07-29 | £7,883,333 |
| 3 Thurloe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,650,000 | 2002-07-12 | £7,933,228 |
SW7 2SS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2SS 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 2SS 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 | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,291 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 | 2,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Walk , Cale Street SW3 6QH | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Draycott Avenue , SW3 3AP | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT | - not rated | 982 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,070 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 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,234 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 3,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,396 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 | 3,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle 35 Cromwell Road , London SW7 2DG | - not rated | 168 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Gate School 133 Queen's Gate , Kensington SW7 5LE | - not rated | 296 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glendower Preparatory School 86/87 Queen's Gate , South Kensington SW7 5JX | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster Tutors 84-86 Old Brompton Road , South Kensington SW7 3LQ | - not rated | 391 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward School 90-92 Queen's Gate , SW7 5AB | - not rated | 417 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Girl | 8 Exhibition Road, LONDON | 26 yd | |
| The Kensington Creperie | 2-6 Exhibition Road, LONDON | 27 yd | |
| Oriental Canteen | 2A Exhibition Road, LONDON | 27 yd | |
| Brown and Rosie | 10-12 Exhibition Road, LONDON | 66 yd | |
| Thai Square | 19 Exhibition Road, LONDON | 66 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoop & Toy | 34 Thurloe Place, LONDON | 82 yd | |
| Zetland Arms PH | PUBLIC HOUSE, 2-4 Bute Street | 275 yd | |
| B London & Cubanista | 92B Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 405 yd | |
| Jaks Bar Limited | 87-89 Walton Street, LONDON | 414 yd | |
| Barts | Ground Floor Rear and First Floor Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quatre Saisons | 1A Exhibition Road, LONDON | 66 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | 28 Thurloe Street, LONDON | 82 yd | |
| Roll Baby | 7-11 South Kensington Station Arcade, LONDON | 117 yd | |
| Fresh Bake | South Kensington Underground Station, Pelham Street | 136 yd | |
| Ben's Cookies | 9 Pelham Street, LONDON | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 327 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 494 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 75 Sloane Avenue, LONDON | 588 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 3 AND UNIT 4, MOREAU HOUSE, 112-120 BROMPTON ROAD | 796 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre THURLOE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 241 yd |
| Pure Gym (London South Kensington) 63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 247 yd |
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Kx Gym Private Members Club DRAYCOTT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Marlborough Primary School DRAYCOTT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 590 yd |
| Ethos Sports Centre IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE PRINCES GARDENS | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 658 yd |
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 728 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc Language College CADOGAN STREET | 847 yd | |
| Sussex House School CADOGAN SQUARE | 869 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 425 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 438.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.