Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW7 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

51% of SW7 1BJ'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.

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

SW7 1BJ 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.

For renters and young professionals, SW7 1BJ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The predominance of young residents (average age 23) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood 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 139 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 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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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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 1BJ is above average at 139 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 theft175
Violence and sexual offences146
Vehicle crime125
Anti-social behaviour104
Theft from the person96

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 South0.4 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
  • Bridges0.7 km
  • Amathus0.7 km
  • Balance Oriental Health Clinic0.6 km
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • The Capital Hotel0.8 km
  • Number Sixteen Hotel0.7 km
  • The Beaufort Hotel0.6 km
  • Bulgari Hotel & Residence0.7 km
  • Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park1.0 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Gloucester0.9 km
  • Admiral Codrington0.7 km
  • Barts0.8 km
  • The Hunter's Moon1.0 km
  • Bunch of Grapes0.4 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Carpo0.8 km
  • Natashkino1.0 km
  • The Choir with No Name0.7 km
  • Colicci / Ecsi Ltd1.0 km
  • Ekook0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 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.1.7 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.8 km
  • London Victoria1.9 km