15,276TOTAL POPULATION
8,233HOUSEHOLDS
6.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£68,640AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SW5 POSTCODE REGION

London (SW5)

The SW5 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 731 individual postcodes.

There are 0 electoral wards in the SW5 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Kensington and Chelsea Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 48% of people in SW5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SW5 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The SW5 postcode covers parts of the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, located in the southwest of London. This area is full of bustling streets and a rich cultural flair, with nearby attractions that include the iconic Earls Court Exhibition Centre and the beautiful Holland Park.

The SW5 postcode is a mix of residential, commercial and retail spaces. This area is home to some of London's most affluent neighbourhoods, including Earl's Court and Holland Park, which are known for their high-value properties and luxury apartments. It is also home to numerous schools of note, such as Queen's Gate Secondary School, the Institute of Education and Imperial College London.

For leisure there is plenty to do in the area, with cinemas, restaurants, cafes and multiple shops to frequent in the nearby neighbourhood of Earls Court. Other attractions nearby include the Natural History Museum, the iconic Portobello Market, the Royal Albert Hall and vast Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, providing plenty of green space for walking, running and enjoying the outdoors.

Residents of this area benefit from close proximity to excellent transport links, with Earl's Court and West Brompton Underground stations both within a short distance. The postcode area also has a good bus and road network, making it very accessible, whether you're travelling far afield or just popping down the road.

TheSW5 postcode is a great place to live and work, with neat housing, good transport links and plenty of leisure and retail attractions for the residents.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82%WORKING
  • 18%UNEMPLOYED

18% of people in SW5 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 48%AB
  • 40%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 48% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 32%WHITE
  • 68%NON-WHITE

32% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SW5Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

SW5 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSW5
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameKensington and Chelsea 020
LSOA NameKensington and Chelsea 020C
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityKensington and Chelsea
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW5 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SW5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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