SW1P 1BT is an active urban area located 0.4km from Westminster in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Vincent Square ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (213 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1P 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00024005 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1P 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1P 1BT.
300
35
£ 68,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1P 1BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW1P 1BT spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1P 1BT. The average age is 35.5. 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 1BT are high at 213 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
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Millbank Academy
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
327 nearby- Old Queen Street Cafe0.7 km
- The Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- A Wong0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- + 322 more
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Ckazka0.4 km
- Eureka Newsagents0.5 km
- Euro Foods0.5 km
- Gees Chemist0.5 km
- + 72 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Chez Antoinette0.3 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Save The Last Jerk0.3 km
- Ben Venuti0.4 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Comfort Inn Victoria0.7 km
- Eccleston Square Hotel0.8 km
- Enricho Hotel0.7 km
- Oyo Vegas Hotel0.7 km
- Melita House Hotel0.6 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- 8 Golden Horses0.2 km
- All Bar One0.2 km
- Victoria Taps0.5 km
- The Other Place0.6 km
- Vagabond Wines0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Little Waitrose0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.6 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.9 km
- Vauxhall1.4 km
Bus Stops
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.4 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.4 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1P1BT · Data under Open Government Licence