SW1V 1HU is a lively urban neighbourhood 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW1V 1HU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (265 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1V 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00175180 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILLINGHAM STREET, SW1V 1HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILLINGHAM STREET, SW1V 1HU.
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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
SW1V 1HU has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1HU. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1V 1HU are high at 265 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
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Pimlico Academy
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
335 nearby- Churchill Gardens Adults & Social Club0.8 km
- The Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Great India Tandoori1.0 km
- Royal Court Theatre Bar Cafe0.9 km
- Advent International0.4 km
- + 330 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Lime Tree Hotel0.5 km
- New England Hotel0.3 km
- Diplomat Hotel0.9 km
- Comfort Inn Victoria0.1 km
- Eccleston Square Hotel0.3 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Sanzboba0.2 km
- Essentials1.0 km
- Crosstown Doughnuts0.5 km
- Gopal'S Corner0.3 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.1 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Baker And Spice0.6 km
- Belgravia Food Fayre0.7 km
- Ckazka0.8 km
- Eureka Newsagents0.2 km
- Euro Foods0.4 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Other Place0.6 km
- Vagabond Wines0.5 km
- Victoria Taps0.1 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.7 km
- All Bar One0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.4 km
- Vauxhall1.6 km
Bus Stops
- London Victoria Rail Station0.2 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1V1HU · Data under Open Government Licence