SW7 Postcode District
SW7 is one of 28 SW Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The SW7 postcode district is located in the SW London - SW postal area, SW7 has a population of 15,132 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.63 square miles (1.64 square kilometres or 404.45 acres).
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District overview
In the SW7 postcode district, the primary settlement is Kensington and Chelsea, which is located in the Greater London region. The most significant postal town in this district is London.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SW7 1, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW7 2, covers Kensington And Chelsea and Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW7 3, covers Kensington And Chelsea in Greater London.
The sector SW7 4, covers Kensington And Chelsea in Greater London.
The sector SW7 5, covers Kensington And Chelsea in Greater London.
The sector SW7 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Kensington and Chelsea London Boro (483 postal codes), and finally, the City of Westminster London Boro area (169 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | 2.21 | E |
| City of London | 3.85 | ENE |
| Ewell | 10.63 | SSW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 11.74 | WSW |
| Epsom | 11.94 | SSW |
| Borehamwood | 11.94 | NNW |
| Esher | 11.99 | SW |
| Banstead | 12.13 | S |
| Walton-on-Thames | 12.97 | SW |
| Bushey | 13.05 | NW |
| Ashford | 13.08 | WSW |
| Potters Bar | 13.75 | N |
| Chigwell | 13.81 | NE |
| Warlingham | 13.91 | SSE |
| Radlett | 14.34 | NNW |
| Watford | 14.47 | NW |
| Waltham Cross | 14.48 | NNE |
| Weybridge | 14.91 | SW |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 15.10 | WSW |
| Loughton | 15.23 | NE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 626
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 4 | 134 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 3 | 112 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 5 | 111 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW7 1 | 107 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 2 | 63 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW7 2 | 34 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 2 | 13 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 1 | 11 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW7 2 | 9 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW7 1 | 8 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW7 5 | 7 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 3 | 3 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 2 | 2 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 3 | 2 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 4 | 2 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW7 5 | 2 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 5 | 2 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW7 2 | 1 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW7 1 | 1 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 1 | 1 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW7 5 | 1 |
Street list for SW7
AYRTON ROAD
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8401120
AYRTON ROAD
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8401120
IMPERIAL COLLEGE ROAD
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400505
IMPERIAL COLLEGE ROAD
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400505
MONTROSE COURT
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400121
MONTROSE COURT
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400121
RUTLAND GARDENS
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8401536
SOUTH CARRIAGE DRIVE
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Local Access Road
USRN: 8401020
UNWIN ROAD
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400225
UNWIN ROAD
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400225
WELLS WAY
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400508
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| LANCELOT PLACE | 1221 |
| CROMWELL ROAD A4 | 499 |
| CROMWELL ROAD A4 | 499 |
| CROMWELL ROAD A4 | 499 |
| GLOUCESTER ROAD B325 | 375 |
| GLOUCESTER ROAD B325 | 375 |
| EXHIBITION ROAD | 337 |
| EXHIBITION ROAD | 337 |
| PELHAM STREET | 332 |
| PELHAM STREET | 332 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 1716 |
| Vehicle crime | 1371 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1144 |
| Theft from the person | 1066 |
| Burglary | 437 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 333 |
| Public order | 318 |
| Shoplifting | 284 |
| Bicycle theft | 199 |
| Robbery | 188 |
| Drugs | 121 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 |
| Other crime | 42 |
| Possession of weapons | 21 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOUCESTER ROAD | LONDON | 84 | SW7 4QT | View map | |
| OLD BROMPTON ROAD | LONDON | 79 | SW7 3JS | View map | |
| BUTE STREET | LONDON | 27 | SW7 3EY | View map | |
| CROMWELL ROAD | LONDON | 26 | SW7 4ET | View map | |
| HARRINGTON ROAD | LONDON | 21 | SW7 3ES | View map | |
| THURLOE PLACE | LONDON | 21 | SW7 2HP | View map | |
| THURLOE STREET | LONDON | 17 | SW7 2LT | View map | |
| PELHAM STREET | LONDON | 16 | SW7 2NA | View map | |
| MONTPELIER STREET | LONDON | 13 | SW7 1EX | View map | |
| EXHIBITION ROAD | LONDON | 12 | SW7 2HF | View map | |
| CHEVAL PLACE | LONDON | 8 | SW7 1ES | View map |
Schools in the district
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
35 Cromwell Road , London , SW7 2DG , London
Postcode: SW7 2DG
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Bellus-Ferreira (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Inadequate
Westminster Tutors
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
84-86 Old Brompton Road , South Kensington , London
Postcode: SW7 3LQ
Headteacher: Mr Joseph Mattei (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Philip's School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
6 Wetherby Place , London
Postcode: SW7 4NE
Headteacher: Mr A Thomas (Head Master)
Ofsted rating: Good
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Clareville Street , Kensington and Chelsea , Our Lady of Victories Primary School , London
Postcode: SW7 5AQ
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Wyatt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE, PRINCES GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 1NA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Thurloe Street Dental | 10 THURLOE STREET, LONDON, SW7 2ST | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanhope Mews Surgery | 7 STANHOPE MEWS WEST, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 5RB | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 78350400 |
| 2 | Emperor's Gate Surgery | FIRST FLOOR, 49 EMPERORS GATE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4HJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 72445670 |
| 3 | Rosary Garden Surgery | 45 ROSARY GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4NQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 73736557 |
| 4 | Imperial College Health Centre | 40 PRINCES GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 1LY | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 75846301 |
| 5 | The Surgery | 7 KYNANCE PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4QS | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 75813040 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dajani Pharmacy | 92 OLD BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 3LQ | PHARMACY | Call 020 75898263 |
| 2 | Stickland Chemist | 4 SOUTH KENSINGTON STATION ARCADE, KENSINGTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 2NA | PHARMACY | Call 020 75894186 |
| 3 | Harley's Pharmacy | 37 OLD BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 3HZ | PHARMACY | Call 020 75898788 |
| 4 | Boots | UNIT 30-31, GLOUCESTER ARCADE, 128 GLOUCESTER ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4SF | PHARMACY | Call 020 78351215 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joy Optical (brompton Road) | 6-8 OLD BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, SW7 3DL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Kensington Cromwell Road Specsavers Ltd | 158A CROMWELL ROAD, LONDON, SW7 4EJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Abbot Opticians | 13 SOUTH KENSINGTON STATION ARCADE, LONDON, SW7 2NA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £3,050,000 | 1 | £3,873,819 | 2 | £2,865,000 | 2 | £4,000,000 | 1 |
| Semi-detached | £4,335,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | £2,500,000 | 1 | £1,850,000 | 1 |
| Terraced | £3,929,367 | 30 | £4,896,802 | 59 | £4,016,751 | 55 | £4,972,403 | 57 |
| Flats | £1,835,935 | 159 | £1,756,758 | 255 | £1,875,210 | 229 | £1,963,985 | 249 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.66
Average Driving Distance: 5.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 638
M4 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.06
Average Driving Distance: 10.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 638
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.29
Average Driving Distance: 7.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 638
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SW7 1 | South Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| SW7 2 | South Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| SW7 3 | South Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| SW7 4 | South Kensington Sdelivery Office |
| SW7 5 | South Kensington Sdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | W | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| S | W | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 3 visitor attractions in or around this district.
Administrative and boundary notes
The SW7 postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The SW7 Postcode shares a border with SW3 (LONDON), W2 (LONDON), W8 (LONDON), SW10 (LONDON) and SW5 (LONDON).
Maps and visuals
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