SW3 1LU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SW3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1LU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SW which means London - SW.
- Postal District. In our case SW3.
- Postal Sector. In our case SW3 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LU.
The regional mail center for the post area SW is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SW3 1LU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CHELSEA SDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SW3 1LU postcode have the street address of Ovington Gardens
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 13 individuals call the SW3 1LU postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Middlesex.
SW3 1LU is within Brompton.
Our data shows that SW3 1LU is a residential postcode.
The SW3 1LU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SW3 1LU are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are enclosed mid-terrace, enclosed end-terraced, end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are enclosed mid-terrace.
Most properties in SW3 1LU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the SW3 1LU Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SW3 1LU
The telephone area code for SW3 1LU is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for SW3 1LU
| Latitude | 51.4978720944 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.16625054547 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SW3 1LU
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Weather Forecast for SW3 1LU
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 54.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 82.00% | NE 11 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 84.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 90.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 80.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 81.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 57.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | S 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SW3 1LU Postcode?
Download Speeds For SW3 1LU
| Average Mbps | 26.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 66.320 |
SW3 1LU has an average download speed of 26.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
520 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
6% of postcodes (67,071) have slower broadband speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,117,050) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SW3 1LU
| Average Mbps | 4.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.270 |
SW3 1LU has an average upload speed of 4.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,897 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
5% of postcodes (62,714) have slower upload speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,120,030) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SW3 1LU Postcode
England Primary Schools
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Address: Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School, Rochester Street, London, SW1P 2QQ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 02078286790
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Address: St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School, Lower Belgrave Street, London, SW1W 0NL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 02075040537
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Address: St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School, South Street, London, W1K 2XH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 02076291196
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Address: St Barnabas' CofE Primary School, St Barnabas Street, Pimlico, London, SW1W 8PF
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 02071860152
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sedding Street, Sloane Square, London, SW1X 9DE
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 02078819860
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School, 1 Robinson Street, London, SW3 4AA
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 02073525708
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QT
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
Marlborough Primary School
Address: Marlborough Primary School, Draycott Avenue, London, SW3 3AP
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 02075898553
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Walk, Cale Street, Chelsea, London, SW3 6QH
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 02075895900
Park Walk Primary School
Address: Park Walk Primary School, Park Walk, King's Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 0AY
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 02073528700
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Address: Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School, Clareville Street, Kensington and Chelsea, Our Lady of Victories Primary School, London, SW7 5AQ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 02073734491
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Address: St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School, 2 Kensington Church Court, Kensington, London, W8 4SP
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 02079370740
Bousfield Primary School
Address: Bousfield Primary School, South Bolton Gardens, London, SW5 0DJ
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 02073736544
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
Address: St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School, 58 Earls Court Road, Kensington, London, W8 6EJ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 02079379599
Kensington Primary Academy
Address: Kensington Primary Academy, 205 Warwick Road, (On the Corner of Kensington High Street), London, W14 8PU
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 02031467870
St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School
Address: St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School, Warwick Road, Earls Court, London, SW5 9UE
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 02073738225
England Secondary Schools
The Grey Coat Hospital
Address: The Grey Coat Hospital, Greycoat Place, London, SW1P 2DY
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact:
Westminster City School
Address: Westminster City School, 55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 02079636300
Saint Thomas More Language College
Address: Saint Thomas More Language College, Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QS
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 02075899734
The Grey Coat Hospital
Address: The Grey Coat Hospital, Greycoat Place, London, SW1P 2DY
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 02079691998
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SW3 1LU
KNIGHTSBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS
Address: 1ST FLOOR, 168 BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, SW3 1HW
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE, PRINCES GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 1NA
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
THURLOE STREET DENTAL
Address: 10 THURLOE STREET, LONDON, SW7 2ST
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.LONDONSMILES.COM
CADOGAN GARDENS (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 18 CADOGAN GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 2RP
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
HAPPY KIDS DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 18 CADOGAN GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 2RP
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
JONATHAN TAN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 LINCOLN STREET, LONDON, SW3 2TS
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.JONATHANTAN.CO.UK
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SW3 1LU
BOOTS
Address: 145-149 BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 1QP
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 02075 890292
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: LOWER GROUND FLOOR, 87-135 BROMPTON ROAD, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 7XL
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72255954
A MOORE & CO
Address: 25E LOWNDES STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 9JF
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72355887
CHELSEA PHARMACY
Address: 61-63 SLOANE AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 3DH
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75898776
STICKLAND CHEMIST
Address: 4 SOUTH KENSINGTON STATION ARCADE, KENSINGTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 2NA
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75894186
HARLEY'S PHARMACY
Address: 37 OLD BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 3HZ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75898788
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SW3 1LU
BOOTS (BROMPTON ROAD)
Address: 147-149 BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 1QP
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: :
36 OPTICIANS
Address: 36 BEAUCHAMP PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 1NU
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (HARRODS, LONDON)
Address: HARRODS, 87-135 BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 7XL
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
CHATOO AND CO LTD OPTICIANS
Address: 25F LOWNDES STREET, LONDON, SW1X 9JF
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
ABBOT OPTICIANS
Address: 13 SOUTH KENSINGTON STATION ARCADE, LONDON, SW7 2NA
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KNIGHTSBRDIGE, LONDON)
Address: 127A SLOANE STREET, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 9AS
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SW3 1LU
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 40 PRINCES GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 1LY
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75846301
KNIGHTSBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 71-75 PAVILION ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 0ET
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 020 82372600
STANHOPE MEWS SURGERY
Address: 7 STANHOPE MEWS WEST, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 5RB
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 020 78350400
HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT
Address: 30 FLOOD WALK, LONDON, SW3 5RR
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 020 74602222
VIOLET MELCHETT - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: VIOLET MELCHETT CLINIC, 30 FLOOD WALK, LONDON, SW3 5RR
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
THE CHELSEA PRACTICE
Address: 43 CHELSEA MANOR STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW3 5DD
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 02073 497330
Transport Links near SW3 1LU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SW3 1LU
- West Brompton
West Brompton station, Old Brompton Road, Brompton, Greater London, SW5 9JXDistance: 1.74 milesDriving Time: 4.46 minutes - Battersea Park
Battersea Park station, Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London, SW8 4BHDistance: 1.92 milesDriving Time: 6.17 minutes - London Victoria
London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JUDistance: 2.13 milesDriving Time: 4.87 minutes - London Marylebone
London Marylebone station, Great Central House, Melcombe Place, London, NW1 6JJDistance: 2.67 milesDriving Time: 6.36 minutes - London Paddington
London Paddington station, Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQDistance: 2.72 milesDriving Time: 6.62 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SW3 1LU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SW3 1LU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SW3 1LU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Kensington Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Felicity Buchan |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SW3 1LU Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Kensington and Chelsea London Boro Council and the County Council is Greater London Authority Council.
Greater London Authority Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Kensington and Chelsea London Boro Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Kensington and Chelsea London Boro at the following link Kensington and Chelsea London Boro.How much is the Council Tax?
Kensington and Chelsea London Boro Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Kensington and Chelsea London Boro charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SW3 1LU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Kensington and Chelsea council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaHouse Sales in SW3 1LU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £750,000 | £600,000 | £850,000 | 3 |
| 2013 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £459,783 | £1,410,000 | £852,254 | 4 |
| 2021 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Postcodes near the SW3 1LU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SW3 1LU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Motcomb Street, Westminster, LONDON, SW1X 8GG | 0.64 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Kings Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW3 5XP | 1.05 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW7 4SF | 1.22 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Cromwell Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW7 4EJ | 1.55 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Bressenden Place, Westminster, LONDON, SW1E 5DH | 1.64 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SW3 1LU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 85 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SS | 0.73 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to 85 Gloucester Road |
| Platform 6-7, Victoria Rail Station, London, SW1V 1JU | 0.98 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to Platform 6-7, Victoria Rail Station |
| Barrier Line, Victoria Rail Station, London, SW1V 1JU | 0.99 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to Barrier Line, Victoria Rail Station |
| 250-252 Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9AD | 1.21 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to 250-252 Earls Court Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Brompton Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW3 1NF | 0.03 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to McDonald's, Brompton Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW3 1NF |
| McDonald's, Kings Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW3 4ND | 0.58 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to McDonald's, Kings Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW3 4ND |
| McDonald's, Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, LONDON, SW1W 9SJ | 0.91 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to McDonald's, Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, LONDON, SW1W 9SJ |
| McDonald's, Victoria Station, Westminster, LONDON, SW1V 1JT | 0.96 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to McDonald's, Victoria Station, Westminster, LONDON, SW1V 1JT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Gloucester Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW7 4SS | 0.73 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to KFC South Kensington - Gloucester Road |
| KFC, Earls Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, SW5 9RF | 1.22 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to KFC London - Earls Court Road |
| KFC, Praed Street, Westminster, LONDON, W2 1RL | 1.32 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to KFC Paddington - Praed Street |
| KFC, Queensway, Westminster, LONDON, W2 3RY | 1.33 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to KFC London - Queensway |
| KFC, Notting Hill Gate, Kensington and Chelsea, LONDON, W11 3HX | 1.46 miles | Directions from SW3 1LU to KFC London - Nottinghill Gate |