Postcode report
SW7 2NJ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SW7 2NJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW7 2NJ is a postcode in Brompton & Hans Town, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW7 2NJ, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW7 2NJ are schools and education and jobs, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SW7 2NJ is based on Kensington and Chelsea 014 Census 2021. It covers 5,968 residents, 12,973 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 27% owner-occupied, 40% privately rented, 32% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near SW7 2NJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £975k from 8 rolling sales, down 0.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW7 2NJ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW7 2NJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SW7 2NJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 78 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SW7 2NJ
Is SW7 2NJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 28% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SW7 2NJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SW7 2NJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SW7 2NJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SW7 2NJ?
LocaleIQ matched SW7 2NJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW7 2NJ?
The latest median sold price is £975k based on 8 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW7 2NJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 78 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.