Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW7 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW7 1AW.

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Population

967

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 86,100 /yr

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Employed

10%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SW7 1AW has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

SW7 1AW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Knightsbridge in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. Average age 23 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00190380 (shared with 65 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 SW7 1AW. The average age is 23.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.0%
Asian / British Asian37.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

10%Active
FT: 8%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SW7 1AW is above average at 120 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft135
Violence and sexual offences133
Vehicle crime115
Anti-social behaviour80
Theft from the person66

school Local Schools

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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School

Outstanding172 pupils0.9 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils1.0 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils1.3 km
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Bousfield Primary School

Good440 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Chelsea Cloisters Filling Station and Car Park0.8 km
  • La Picena0.6 km
  • My LaLaLand0.6 km
  • Pierre Marcolini0.6 km
  • Powerpops0.6 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Cheval Knightsbridge0.4 km
  • The Capital Hotel0.7 km
  • Number Sixteen Hotel0.7 km
  • Egerton House Hotel0.4 km
  • Knightsbridge Hotel0.5 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

286 nearby
  • Boots UK0.5 km
  • Cafe Muse0.6 km
  • Chaiiwala0.4 km
  • Daylesford Organic0.7 km
  • Eat Lebo0.4 km
  • + 281 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Little Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Market by Smith & Brock0.7 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • My Godo0.4 km
  • Carpo0.7 km
  • Natashkino0.9 km
  • The Choir with No Name0.6 km
  • Colicci / Ecsi Ltd0.9 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Gloucester0.9 km
  • Admiral Codrington0.7 km
  • Barts0.8 km
  • Stanhope Arms (The)0.9 km
  • The Queen's Arms0.6 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earl’s Court L.T.1.7 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.8 km
  • London Paddington1.9 km