london SW7 Postcodes

London (SW7)

The SW7 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1386 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the SW7 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the City of London,Westminster Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 53% of people in SW7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SW7 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

SW7 postcode is located in the London district of Kensington and Chelsea. It covers the South Kensington area, extending east to the Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle, south to Knightsbridge and west to South Kensington.

SW7 is one of the most affluent postcodes in London and is known for its abundance of diplomatic buildings, embassies, prestigious medical institutions and world-class educational facilities. The Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum are all located within SW7. Notable landmarks include the Royal Albert Hall, Imperial College London, the Royal College of Music and the Royal Geographical Society. There are also a few local shops, restaurants and pubs in the area.

Housing in SW7 varies from one-bedroom flats in converted Victorian mansions to enormous family-sized homes and long and luxurious garden apartments. Residents in this postcode are likely to include celebrities, businesspeople and other wealthy individuals.

Travelwise, SW7 is serviced by Gloucester Road tube station as well as South Kensington tube station, which is part of the Piccadilly and Distric lines. South Kensington is also home to two National Rail railway stations: the London Underground's Earls Court station and Imperial Wharf railway station.

Being in close proximity to Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park Corner and Green Park, SW7 is also known as an area with ample open green spaces. Popular activities include office cycling in the Royal Parks and Tea at the Orangery on the Long Water.

The area is generally well seen to by overall and hosts many events such as the Notting Hill Carnival, London Ploughing Match and the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. SW7 also has its own annual music festival, the Long-Smith Hill Summer Music Festival.

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