SW7 1BA 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 136 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00190380 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW7 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW7 1BA.
967
23
£ 86,100 /yr
10%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
51% of SW7 1BA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW7 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW7 1BA is above average at 136 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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Bousfield Primary School
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.9 km
- Gore Hotel0.5 km
- Aster House Hotel0.7 km
- The Kensington Hotel0.3 km
- The Capital Hotel0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Buddha Bar0.9 km
- Hoop & Toy0.4 km
- The Gloucester1.0 km
- Admiral Codrington0.7 km
- Barts0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
286 nearby- Carpo Knighstbridge Limited0.5 km
- Compass (Staff Restaurant)0.7 km
- Benugo0.7 km
- Fivesixeight0.4 km
- Fusion 540.1 km
- + 281 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Fresh Bake0.5 km
- Carpo0.8 km
- Natashkino1.0 km
- The Choir with No Name0.7 km
- Ekook0.8 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Snowflake Gelato0.5 km
- Europafoodxb0.4 km
- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.7 km
- Bridges0.8 km
- Amathus0.7 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Little Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.6 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.9 km
- London Paddington2.0 km
Bus Stops
- South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW71BA · Data under Open Government Licence