Postcode sector · SW3 3

London SW3 3 area guide

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Is London SW3 3 a good place to live?

In London (SW3 3), recorded crime is 12% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,435,555 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 12% above average
A Floodnone 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
£1,435,555
from 83 sales
Population
10,696
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
298.9
per 1,000 · +12% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
1
1 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SW3 3

London SW3 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,622 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (15 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 3 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 67/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 38
One-person households: 48%
Households with children: 17%
Households: 5,154

Owned 34% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 44%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SW3 3.

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London SW3 3: frequently asked questions

Is London SW3 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SW3 3?

Recorded crime in London SW3 3 runs at 298.9 per 1,000 properties, 12% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SW3 3 safe?

Crime in London SW3 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW3 3 runs at 298.9 per 1,000 properties, 12% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SW3 3?

Homes in London SW3 3 sell for around £1,435,555 on average, based on 83 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SW3 3 at risk of flooding?

London SW3 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,622 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London SW3 3?

There is 1 school in London SW3 3 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SW3 3 a deprived area?

London SW3 3 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).