SW1W 0RA is a well-regarded residential area on Victoria Square, 0.1km from Grosvenor in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (463 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £3.1M, down 19.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1W 0RA are sourced from Output Area E00023946 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA SQUARE, SW1W 0RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA SQUARE, SW1W 0RA.
538
35
£ 68,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1W 0RA 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
High employment, young population. SW1W 0RA combines 71% economic activity with a 35-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 19.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1W 0RA. The average age is 34.9. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 3,150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 3,433,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1W 0RA are high at 463 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Westminster City School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Sk Hair And Beauty0.7 km
- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.8 km
- Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.5 km
- Healistic1.0 km
- Smart Market0.9 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Colliers Hotel0.7 km
- Dukes Hotel0.9 km
- Fox House Club0.9 km
- Hotel Intercontinental0.8 km
- Park Lane Mews Hotel0.9 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
376 nearby- Benvenuti0.7 km
- Burger Singh @ The Rising Sun1.0 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Lovage Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- + 371 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.7 km
- Benugo Limited0.7 km
- Coco Di Mama0.4 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.2 km
- Chez Antoinette0.7 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Curzon Cinema1.0 km
- Park Lane Club0.9 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.9 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.9 km
- All Bar One0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.1 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.6 km
- London Charing Cross1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1W0RA · Data under Open Government Licence