Overview of SW7 4QD

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Brechin Place is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. SW7 4QD 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 Brechin Place, London, SW7 4QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW7 4QA, SW7 3RW, SW7 4NP, SW7 4QB, SW7 4NN, SW5 0BE, SW7 4NS, SW5 0LF, SW5 0LE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW7 4QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.8%51.1%2.3% 51.0% 0.1%
Male51.3%48.9%-2.4% 49.0% -0.1%

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 4QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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)
Single50.5%49.4%-1.1% 37.9% 11.5%
Married: Opposite sex39%44.2%5.2% 44.2% 0.0%
Separated2.3%1.3%-1.0% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced6%3.2%-2.8% 9.1% -5.9%
Widowed2.3%1.9%-0.4% 6.1% -4.2%

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%) 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 health70.4%77%6.6% 48.4% 28.6%
Good health23.3%18%-5.3% 33.6% -15.6%
Fair health3.8%3.4%-0.4% 12.7% -9.3%
Bad health2.1%1.7%-0.4% 4.0% -2.3%
Very bad health0.4%0%-0.4% 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 4QD this area, 5.8% 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 77.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications2.3%5.8%3.5% 18.2% -12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 2.3%0.6%-1.7% 9.6% -9.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels6.4%6.5%0.1% 13.4% -6.9%
Apprenticeship0%0.6%0.6% 5.3% -4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.6%8.4%-2.2% 16.9% -8.5%
Degree or Similar68.8%77.3%8.5% 33.8% 43.5%
Other9.6%0.6%-9.0% 2.8% -2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese4.6%2.8%-1.8% 0.7% 2.1%
Indian1.3%3.4%2.1% 3.1% 0.3%
Other Asian1.7%4%2.3% 1.6% 2.4%
Black African1.7%0%-1.7% 2.5% -2.5%
Other Black0%0.6%0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian2.9%2.3%-0.6% 0.8% 1.5%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other3.8%4.5%0.7% 0.8% 3.7%
White82.1%79.1%-3.0% 81.4% -2.3%
Arab0.4%1.7%1.3% 0.6% 1.1%
Other1.3%1.1%-0.2% 1.6% -0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 39.9% 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 Kingdom37.5%39.9%2.4% 83.2% -43.3%
European Union25.8%22.5%-3.3% 6.1% 16.4%
Rest of Europe6.3%11.2%4.9% 0.8% 10.4%
Africa1.3%1.1%-0.2% 2.7% -1.6%
Middle East and Asia10.4%9.6%-0.8% 5.6% 4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean14.2%11.8%-2.4% 1.3% 10.5%
Oceania4.6%3.9%-0.7% 0.3% 3.6%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK37.1%39.2%2.1% 83.2% -44.0%
10+ Years17.9%22.1%4.2% 9.8% 12.3%
5-10 Years12.5%14.4%1.9% 2.9% 11.5%
2-5 Years10.4%8.8%-1.6% 2.2% 6.6%
Less than 2 years22.1%15.5%-6.6% 1.9% 13.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom51.4% 76.7% -25.3%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France5.1% 0.3% 4.8%
Germany2.3% 0.2% 2.1%
Italy6.2% 0.6% 5.6%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Spain0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Other EU countries11.9% 1.5% 10.4%
Other Europe3.4% 0.2% 3.2%
Middle East0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Eastern Asia1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
South-East Asia2.3% 0.2% 2.1%
Central Asia0.6% 0.0% 0.6%
North America and the Caribbean9% 0.3% 8.7%
Central and South America0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Oceania3.4% 0.1% 3.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion21.7% 37.2% -15.5%
Christian58.9% 46.2% 12.7%
Buddhist0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Hindu2.8% 1.7% 1.1%
Jewish2.2% 0.5% 1.7%
Muslim5% 6.5% -1.5%
Sikh0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Not answered8.3% 6.0% 2.3%

Safety

Is Brechin Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brechin Place was 99.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Brompton & Hans Town average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Brechin Place has the 29th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brompton & Hans Town and the 168th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.



🔎 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
£91,100
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW7 4QD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brechin Place are based on 209 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 Brechin Place, London, SW7 4QD

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW7 4QD

Average Price
£1,881,214
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£6,354,509
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,694,826
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brechin Place

Average Price
£1,385,909
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£3,615,331
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,235,303
Other
£1,414,053

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brechin PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Grand Apartment 23 Brechin Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,800,0002024-05-22 £2,620,476
Basement Apartment 23 Brechin Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£500,0002024-03-15 £474,816
Apartment 4 31 Brechin Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,650,0002023-11-03 £1,506,811
Flat 3 29 Brechin Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,175,0002023-08-24 £1,048,693
Apartment 4 31 Brechin Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£900,0002023-05-26 £809,642
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW7 4QD

Employment

SW7 4QD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 4QD 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 SW7 4QD 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 Employee69
Self-Employed25
Student (economically inactive)15
Retired13
Looking after home or family11
Part-Time Employee8
Other4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Unemployed3
Long-Term Sick or disabled2

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities59
Professional, scientific and technical activities32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles13
Education10
Information and communication10
Human health and social work activities7
Administrative and support service activities4
Real estate activities4
Other3
Construction3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Manufacturing2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Transport and storage1
Mining and quarrying1

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 1,309 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 1,998 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 2,295 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 2,512 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
4out of 4 3,267 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bousfield Primary School
South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ
4out of 4 272 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Clareville Street , Kensindton and Chelsea SW7 5AQ
4out of 4 326 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Servite RC Primary School
252 Fulham Road , SW10 9NA
4out of 4 783 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE
3out of 4 826 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Park Walk Primary School
Park Walk , King's Road SW10 0AY
3out of 4 991 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
4out of 4 1,421 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD
3out of 4 1,527 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS
4out of 4 1,606 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Chelsea Academy
Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB
4out of 4 1,656 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
4out of 4 2,086 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 2,324 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
2out of 4 2,591 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 3,673 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 4,056 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY
- not rated 4,340 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 3,756 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 4,832 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Philip's School
6 Wetherby Place , SW7 4NE
- not rated 150 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Falkner House
19 Brechin Place , SW7 4QB
- not rated 161 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Wetherby Kensington
4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN
- not rated 211 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Mander Portman Woodward School
90-92 Queen's Gate , SW7 5AB
- not rated 382 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Collingham
23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL
- not rated 393 yd Other independent school No 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
MargauxGround Floor, 152 Old Brompton Road77 yd
Duke of Clarence148 Old Brompton Road, LONDON77 yd
Yashin Ocean House117-119 Old Brompton Road, LONDON95 yd
HJEM South Kensington157 Gloucester Road, LONDON127 yd
Noorjahan Restuarant2A Bina Gardens, LONDON139 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Drayton Arms153 Old Brompton Road, LONDON154 yd
Hereford Arms (The)PUBLIC HOUSE, 127 Gloucester Road244 yd
Anglesea ArmsPublic House 15 Selwood Terrace, Onslow Gardens358 yd
Stanhope Arms (The)Adam Court, 97 Gloucester Road383 yd
B London & Cubanista92B Old Brompton Road, LONDON394 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Aux Merveilleux De Fred88 Old Brompton Road, LONDON394 yd
Sushi Daily1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road438 yd
Bosphorous Kebabs59 Old Brompton Road, LONDON463 yd
Pizza Roma12 Bute Street, LONDON526 yd
Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited19 Old Brompton Road, LONDON636 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Little Waitrose99-103 Old Brompton Road, LONDON314 yd
Waitrose1-2 Gloucester Road Arcade, 128 Gloucester Road438 yd
Tesco50-52 Old Brompton Road, LONDON471 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food289-291 Fulham Road, LONDON513 yd
Sainsbury's Local295-297 Fulham Road, LONDON515 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
South Kensington Club
HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite465 yd
Best Cycle
PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 PETERSHAM HOUSE 29-37 HARRINGTON ROAD
health and fitness suite490 yd
Lomax Chelsea
FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite535 yd
Virgin Active Club (Chelsea)
188A 188A FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool585 yd
Harbour Club (Kensington)
POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool659 yd
Anytime Fitness (London Chelsea)
FULHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite680 yd
The Gym Way (Kensington)
147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool733 yd
Pure Gym (Earls Court)
254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD
health and fitness suite837 yd
Pure Gym (London South Kensington)
63-81 63-81 PELHAM STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool924 yd
St Luke'S Gardens
ST LUKES GARDENS ST LUKES GARDENS SYDNEY STREET
artificial grass pitch978 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 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%

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 speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed209.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed22.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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