Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

GILLINGHAM STREET, SW1V 1HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILLINGHAM STREET, SW1V 1HS.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 78,100 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW1V 1HS 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW1V 1HS spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £985k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW1V 1HS is a well-regarded residential area on Gillingham Street, 0.2km from Victoria in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Pimlico North ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW1V 1HS offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (262 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £985k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1V 1HS are sourced from Output Area E00024053 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1V 1HS. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.1%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,080,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,016,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1V 1HS are high at 262 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.

Anti-social behaviour969
Theft from the person651
Violence and sexual offences492
Other theft424
Shoplifting273

school Local Schools

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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.4 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.6 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.6 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.7 km
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Pimlico Academy

Good1170 pupils0.7 km
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Pimlico Primary

Outstanding357 pupils0.7 km
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Churchill Gardens Primary Academy

Good208 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

336 nearby
  • Churchill Gardens Adults & Social Club0.7 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Great India Tandoori1.0 km
  • Royal Court Theatre Bar Cafe1.0 km
  • Advent International0.4 km
  • + 331 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

31 nearby
  • Lime Tree Hotel0.5 km
  • New England Hotel0.2 km
  • Diplomat Hotel1.0 km
  • Comfort Inn Victoria0.1 km
  • Eccleston Square Hotel0.3 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Sanzboba0.3 km
  • Essentials1.0 km
  • Crosstown Doughnuts0.5 km
  • Gopal'S Corner0.4 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • Baker And Spice0.6 km
  • Belgravia Food Fayre0.7 km
  • Ckazka0.8 km
  • Eureka Newsagents0.2 km
  • Euro Foods0.4 km
  • + 80 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Other Place0.6 km
  • Vagabond Wines0.5 km
  • Victoria Taps0.1 km
  • 8 Golden Horses0.7 km
  • All Bar One0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station0.4 km
  • London Victoria0.4 km
  • Vauxhall1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • London Victoria Rail Station0.3 km
  • London Victoria Rail Station0.3 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.4 km