SW7 1BP is an active urban area located 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 1BP 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, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (241 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW7 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00023686 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW7 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW7 1BP.
175
46
£ 86,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW7 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW7 1BP is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1BP. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW7 1BP 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
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 Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
237 nearby- Hyde Park Tennis Centre And Cafe South0.5 km
- Abdel Wahab0.8 km
- Beauchamp Hospitality0.4 km
- Beaverbrook Townhouse0.9 km
- Benugo Limited @ Science Museum0.7 km
- + 232 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Europafoodxb0.8 km
- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.3 km
- Bridges0.3 km
- Balance Oriental Health Clinic0.9 km
- Petrossian0.8 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- The Capital Hotel0.4 km
- The Millennium Knightsbridge0.5 km
- Gore Hotel0.9 km
- Beaverbrook Durley House0.9 km
- The Kensington Hotel0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Gloucester0.5 km
- Admiral Codrington0.8 km
- Barts0.9 km
- The Buddha Bar0.4 km
- Hoop & Toy0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Carpo0.4 km
- Natashkino0.5 km
- The Choir with No Name0.5 km
- Colicci / Ecsi Ltd0.6 km
- Ekook0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Little Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.6 km
- London Victoria1.6 km
- London Paddington1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.4 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.4 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW71BP · Data under Open Government Licence