SW1P 1BE is an active urban area located 0.4km from Pimlico in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Vincent Square ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW1P 1BE has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (214 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1P 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00024008 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1P 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1P 1BE.
277
45
£ 68,800 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 55% social renting, SW1P 1BE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1P 1BE. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1P 1BE are high at 214 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Millbank Academy
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Sk Hair And Beauty0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
- Paxall Pharmacy0.7 km
- Pimlico Food And Wine0.6 km
- S K Sweets0.6 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Colliers Hotel0.5 km
- The Westminster London0.7 km
- Blades Hotel0.6 km
- Lime Tree Hotel0.9 km
- New England Hotel0.6 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
336 nearby- Benvenuti0.2 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.3 km
- Garside House Nursing Home0.6 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- London Early Years Foundation0.6 km
- + 331 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.3 km
- Morena0.8 km
- Sanzboba0.3 km
- Benugo Limited0.5 km
- Coco Di Mama0.3 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.6 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.3 km
- All Bar One0.4 km
- Vaga Bond0.6 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
- Little Waitrose0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.6 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.8 km
- Vauxhall1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.5 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1P1BE · Data under Open Government Licence