Onslow Square is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 3LR 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 Onslow Square, London, SW7 3LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW7 3LS, SW7 3JH, SW7 3JQ, SW7 3NH, SW7 3HU, SW7 3HY, SW7 3NJ, SW7 3EG, SW7 2NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW7 3LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% of residents 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 | 52.6% | 56% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 44% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 29.1% | 36.8% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 43.2% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 60.9% | 66.5% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 18.1% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 26.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 2.5% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -10.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 3LR this area, 6.4% 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 71.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 5.6% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 71.2% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 37.4% |
| Other | 9.5% | 0.8% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 9.4% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 8.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.8% | 74.8% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 42.4% 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 | 47.9% | 42.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| European Union | 29.8% | 23.4% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 17.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 19% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.1% 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 | 47% | 42.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 29.1% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 4.4% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 13.3% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 10.8% | 0.3% | 10.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Jewish | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Onslow Square was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brompton & Hans Town average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 43 Onslow Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,750,000 | 2023-07-10 | £3,027,153 |
| 57 Onslow Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £17,000,000 | 2022-09-30 | £12,466,667 |
| Flat 3 55 Onslow Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,725,000 | 2022-07-22 | £2,801,390 |
| Flat 3 43 Onslow Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,100,000 | 2021-09-20 | £3,020,089 |
| 47 Onslow Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,950,000 | 2020-12-18 | £4,100,151 |
SW7 3LR 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 3LR 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 | 39 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,008 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 | 2,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 3,223 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 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea SW7 5AQ | - not rated | 422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Draycott Avenue , SW3 3AP | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | - not rated | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,103 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,914 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Tutors 84-86 Old Brompton Road , South Kensington SW7 3LQ | - not rated | 280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone House 22 Queensberry Place , SW7 2DR | - not rated | 328 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Cancer Research Royal Cancer Hospital , 237 Fulham Road SW3 6JB | - not rated | 331 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington International School 20 Queensberry Place , Kensington SW7 2DZ | - not rated | 335 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lycee Francais Charles De Gaulle 35 Cromwell Road , SW7 2DG | - not rated | 358 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illycaffe UK Limited | 23 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 55 yd | |
| Carluccio's | 1-7 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 55 yd | |
| Wasabi | 21 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 55 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 15-17 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 55 yd | |
| Hagen Espresso Bar | 9 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 64 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zetland Arms PH | PUBLIC HOUSE, 2-4 Bute Street | 198 yd | |
| Hoop & Toy | 34 Thurloe Place, LONDON | 217 yd | |
| B London & Cubanista | 92B Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 258 yd | |
| The Crown | Public House, 153 Dovehouse Street | 353 yd | |
| The Hunter's Moon | Public House, 86 Fulham Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited | 19 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 55 yd | |
| Roll Baby | 7-11 South Kensington Station Arcade, LONDON | 141 yd | |
| Fresh Bake | South Kensington Underground Station, Pelham Street | 142 yd | |
| Ben's Cookies | 9 Pelham Street, LONDON | 142 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | 28 Thurloe Street, LONDON | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 201 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON | 321 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 75 Sloane Avenue, LONDON | 576 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road | 756 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Cycle PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Pure Gym (London South Kensington) 63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 290 yd |
| South Kensington Club HARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Aquilla Health & Fitness Centre THURLOE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| Kx Gym Private Members Club DRAYCOTT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| St Luke'S Gardens ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 575 yd |
| Marlborough Primary School DRAYCOTT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 602 yd |
| Lomax Chelsea FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Chelsea Sports Centre CHELSEA MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 816 yd |
| Ethos Sports Centre IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE IMPERIAL COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE PRINCES GARDENS | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 877 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.