SW7 1AY is a well-regarded residential area on Rutland Gate, 0.3km 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 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 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (241 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00023672 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUTLAND GATE, SW7 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTLAND GATE, SW7 1AY.
203
44
£ 86,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW7 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SW7 1AY — age 44, 45% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW7 1AY. The average age is 43.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW7 1AY are high at 241 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
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.6 km
- Gore Hotel0.8 km
- Maison De L'Institut De France0.9 km
- The Capital Hotel0.5 km
- Cheval Knightsbridge0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Buddha Bar0.5 km
- The Gloucester0.7 km
- Bunch of Grapes0.5 km
- Jaks Bar Limited0.8 km
- The Beauchamp0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
216 nearby- Carpo Knighstbridge Limited0.4 km
- Compass (Staff Restaurant)0.5 km
- Benugo0.6 km
- Fivesixeight0.8 km
- Fusion 540.5 km
- + 211 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- D McKay (Fruiterers) Ltd1.0 km
- Science Museum Shop0.7 km
- The Pantry0.5 km
- Europafoodxb0.8 km
- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.5 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.9 km
- Carpo0.5 km
- Natashkino0.6 km
- The Choir with No Name0.6 km
- Colicci / Ecsi Ltd0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Little Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Paddington1.7 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.7 km
- London Victoria1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SW71AY · Data under Open Government Licence