SW7 1BL is a well-regarded residential area on Rutland Gate, 0.4km 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 1BL offers 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (219 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £2.2M. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00023672 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUTLAND GATE, SW7 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTLAND GATE, SW7 1BL.
203
44
£ 86,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW7 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW7 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £2.2M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW7 1BL. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,750,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,750,000
Flat
£ 2,732,500
2 sales · Mean £ 2,732,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW7 1BL are high at 219 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
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Queen's Arms0.9 km
- Hoop & Toy0.9 km
- The Gloucester0.6 km
- Bunch of Grapes0.4 km
- Jaks Bar Limited0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
214 nearby- Benugo0.8 km
- SAF Cafe0.7 km
- Steak & Co0.8 km
- Aubaine0.8 km
- Brompton Cafe & Crypt Kitchen at Holy Trinity Church0.5 km
- + 209 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Tanpopo Japanese Food0.8 km
- Fresh Bake0.9 km
- Carpo0.5 km
- Natashkino0.6 km
- The Choir with No Name0.6 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Beaverbrook Durley House1.0 km
- The Kensington Hotel0.8 km
- The Capital Hotel0.5 km
- The Gore Hotel0.8 km
- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.6 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Snowflake Gelato0.9 km
- Europafoodxb0.9 km
- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.4 km
- Bridges0.3 km
- Finlays0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Little Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.7 km
- London Victoria1.7 km
- London Paddington1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW71BL · Data under Open Government Licence