SW1P 1EF is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Pimlico in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Vincent Square ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW1P 1EF offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (225 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1P 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00024004 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1P 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1P 1EF.
270
28
£ 68,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1P 1EF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SW1P 1EF is a high-turnover rental hub — with 85% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1P 1EF. The average age is 28.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1P 1EF are high at 225 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and theft from the person. 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
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Millbank Academy
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Sk Hair And Beauty0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
- Ebury News1.0 km
- Green'S Pharmacy1.0 km
- Paxall Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Colliers Hotel0.5 km
- The Westminster London0.8 km
- Blades Hotel0.6 km
- Lime Tree Hotel0.8 km
- New England Hotel0.6 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
337 nearby- Benvenuti0.2 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.3 km
- Garside House Nursing Home0.6 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- London Early Years Foundation0.7 km
- + 332 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.2 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 Horses0.4 km
- All Bar One0.4 km
- Vaga Bond0.5 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Little Waitrose0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.5 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.7 km
- Vauxhall1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.5 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.5 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1P1EF · Data under Open Government Licence