SW1V 2ST is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Pimlico 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.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1V 2ST are sourced from Output Area E00023986 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1V 2ST House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1V 2ST.
156
45
£ 59,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1V 2ST is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW1V 2ST has a significant social housing presence — 51% 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 2ST. The average age is 45.0. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1V 2ST are high at 141 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Pimlico Primary
Pimlico Academy
Millbank Academy
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
Westminster City School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
336 nearby- Churchill Gardens Adults & Social Club0.7 km
- The Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Advent International0.6 km
- Coco And Nut Coffee Co. Victoria0.2 km
- Cyprus Mangal0.2 km
- + 331 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Lime Tree Hotel0.8 km
- New England Hotel0.4 km
- Colliers Hotel0.4 km
- The Westminster London0.8 km
- Corona Hotel0.3 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Sanzboba0.4 km
- Domino'S Pizza0.1 km
- Benugo Limited0.7 km
- Coco Di Mama0.5 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.6 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Waldens Chemist0.9 km
- Sk Hair And Beauty0.9 km
- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.5 km
- Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.5 km
- Bonne Bouche0.6 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.8 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.5 km
- All Bar One0.6 km
- Victoria Taps0.3 km
- The Other Place0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.7 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.7 km
- Vauxhall1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Pimlico Underground Station0.4 km
- Pimlico Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1V2ST · Data under Open Government Licence