SW1V 1HJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Victoria in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Pimlico North ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW1V 1HJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (289 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1V 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00175180 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1V 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1V 1HJ.
355
29
£ 78,100 /yr
30%
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
Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in SW1V 1HJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 SW1V 1HJ. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1V 1HJ are high at 289 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
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Pimlico Academy
Pimlico Primary
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Ebury News0.7 km
- Green'S Pharmacy0.7 km
- Paxall Pharmacy0.7 km
- Pimlico Food And Wine0.7 km
- S K Sweets0.8 km
- + 81 more
Restaurant, Cafe
345 nearby- Cafe Foresta0.7 km
- Atis Eccleston Yards0.5 km
- Beer House0.2 km
- Dragon Inn Club0.2 km
- Franciscan Sisters Of The Heart Of Jesus Hostel0.4 km
- + 340 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Blades Hotel0.6 km
- Colliers Hotel0.3 km
- Lime Tree Hotel0.6 km
- New England Hotel0.4 km
- 410.5 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Morena0.5 km
- Domino'S Pizza0.2 km
- Benugo Limited0.7 km
- Coco Di Mama0.4 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.3 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.8 km
- Antelope1.0 km
- Vaga Bond0.4 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.5 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.5 km
- Vauxhall1.5 km
Bus Stops
- London Victoria Rail Station0.2 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1V1HJ · Data under Open Government Licence