London SW3 area guide
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Is London SW3 a good place to live?
In London (SW3), recorded crime is 139% above the national average, homes sell for around £2,457,607 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 139% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£2,457,607
Population
36,064
Recorded crime
544.4
Schools
10
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London SW3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW3 is rated high. Around 4.7% of properties (779 of 16,434) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in SW3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (51 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SW3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 487/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 46%
- Households with children
- 18%
- Households
- 16,372
Owned 37% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 45%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SW3.
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London SW3: frequently asked questions
Is London SW3 a good place to live?
In London (SW3), recorded crime is 139% above the national average, homes sell for around £2,457,607 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London SW3?
Recorded crime in London SW3 runs at 544.4 per 1,000 properties, 139% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SW3 safe?
Crime in London SW3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW3 runs at 544.4 per 1,000 properties, 139% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London SW3?
Homes in London SW3 sell for around £2,457,607 on average, based on 455 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London SW3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW3 is rated high. Around 4.7% of properties (779 of 16,434) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London SW3?
There are 10 schools in London SW3 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London SW3 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in London SW3, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London SW3 a deprived area?
London SW3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).