Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW7 1BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BE 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 1BE 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 1BE offers 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 high (143 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 1BE 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 1BE. 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 rates near SW7 1BE are high at 143 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 theft187
Violence and sexual offences147
Vehicle crime126
Theft from the person108
Anti-social behaviour104

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School

Outstanding172 pupils0.8 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.8 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

288 nearby
  • Hyde Park Tennis Centre And Cafe South0.5 km
  • Beauchamp Hospitality0.6 km
  • Benugo Limited @ Science Museum0.3 km
  • Big Fernand0.4 km
  • Boxcentric0.4 km
  • + 283 more
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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Europafoodxb0.4 km
  • Laderach chocolatier suisse0.7 km
  • Bridges0.8 km
  • Amathus0.7 km
  • Balance Oriental Health Clinic0.6 km
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • The Capital Hotel0.8 km
  • Number Sixteen Hotel0.6 km
  • The Beaufort Hotel0.6 km
  • Bulgari Hotel & Residence0.8 km
  • Baglioni Hotel0.9 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Gloucester1.0 km
  • Admiral Codrington0.7 km
  • Barts0.8 km
  • The Hunter's Moon0.9 km
  • Bunch of Grapes0.4 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Carpo0.8 km
  • Natashkino1.0 km
  • The Choir with No Name0.7 km
  • Ekook0.8 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Market by Smith & Brock0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Little Waitrose0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earl’s Court L.T.1.6 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.8 km
  • London Victoria2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
  • South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
  • South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
  • South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
  • South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km