SW1V 1EL is an active urban area located 0.3km from Victoria in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Pimlico North ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
The people who live in SW1V 1EL are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (247 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1V 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00175239 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1V 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1V 1EL.
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£ 78,100 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1V 1EL 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
52% of SW1V 1EL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1V 1EL. The average age is 36.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1V 1EL are high at 247 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
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Pimlico Primary
Pimlico Academy
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
344 nearby- Churchill Gardens Adults & Social Club0.8 km
- The Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Cafe Foresta0.6 km
- A Wong0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- + 339 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Ebury News0.8 km
- Green'S Pharmacy0.8 km
- Paxall Pharmacy0.6 km
- Pimlico Food And Wine0.6 km
- S K Sweets0.7 km
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Comfort Inn Victoria0.3 km
- Eccleston Square Hotel0.4 km
- Enricho Hotel0.3 km
- Oyo Vegas Hotel0.3 km
- Blades Hotel0.5 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Morena0.5 km
- Sanzboba0.2 km
- Flank0.4 km
- Chez Antoinette0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- 8 Golden Horses0.6 km
- All Bar One0.5 km
- Victoria Taps0.1 km
- The Other Place0.6 km
- Vagabond Wines0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.5 km
- Vauxhall1.5 km
Bus Stops
- London Victoria Rail Station0.3 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1V1EL · Data under Open Government Licence