SW1P 1BU is an active urban area located 0.5km from Westminster in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Vincent Square ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW1P 1BU is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (211 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1P 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00024034 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1P 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1P 1BU.
188
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£ 68,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1P 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, SW1P 1BU 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 1BU. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1P 1BU are high at 211 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Colliers Hotel0.7 km
- The Westminster London0.7 km
- Lime Tree Hotel1.0 km
- New England Hotel0.7 km
- Romano'S Hotel0.6 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
326 nearby- Benvenuti0.4 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.4 km
- Garside House Nursing Home0.6 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- London Early Years Foundation0.6 km
- + 321 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.4 km
- Sanzboba0.4 km
- Benugo Limited0.4 km
- Coco Di Mama0.3 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.6 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Boots The Chemist1.0 km
- Paxall Pharmacy0.8 km
- Pimlico Food And Wine0.6 km
- S K Sweets0.7 km
- The Podgod0.7 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.5 km
- Vaga Bond0.6 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.3 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.4 km
- Victoria Taps0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Little Waitrose0.3 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 Station0.5 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.5 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1P1BU · Data under Open Government Licence