SW7 1AE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Knightsbridge in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW7 1AE 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £7.3M, down 86.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SW7 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00190379 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW7 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW7 1AE.
330
45
£ 86,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW7 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW7 1AE is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £7.3M. Property prices are trending down 86.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW7 1AE. The average age is 44.8. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 4,187,500
6 sales · Mean £ 4,421,666
Terraced
£ 5,750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 5,750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW7 1AE are high at 177 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marlborough Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Bousfield Primary School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Andreas0.9 km
- Chelsea Cloisters Filling Station and Car Park0.8 km
- La Picena0.5 km
- My LaLaLand0.5 km
- Pierre Marcolini0.5 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Cheval Knightsbridge0.3 km
- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.7 km
- Gore Hotel0.7 km
- The Capital Hotel0.6 km
- Number Sixteen Hotel0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
303 nearby- Boots UK0.4 km
- Cafe Muse0.6 km
- Chaiiwala0.3 km
- Daylesford Organic0.6 km
- Eat Lebo0.3 km
- + 298 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Little Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- My Godo0.3 km
- EAT BEETS LIMITED0.5 km
- Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.4 km
- Carpo0.6 km
- Natashkino0.8 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Buddha Bar0.7 km
- The Gloucester0.7 km
- Admiral Codrington0.6 km
- Barts0.8 km
- Hoop & Toy0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.7 km
- London Victoria1.8 km
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SW71AE · Data under Open Government Licence