SW7 1BQ is a well-regarded residential area on Gate Mews, 0.4km from Knightsbridge in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For serious buyers, SW7 1BQ is 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (232 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £561k, up 119.0% year-on-year. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00023680 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GATE MEWS, SW7 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GATE MEWS, SW7 1BQ.
165
42
£ 86,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW7 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SW7 1BQ combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£561k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £561k. Property prices are trending up 119.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW7 1BQ. The average age is 41.9. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 561,560
3 sales · Mean £ 684,472
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW7 1BQ are high at 232 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
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
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Balance Oriental Health Clinic1.0 km
- Finlays0.9 km
- Essentials Convenience Store0.4 km
- Jeroboams0.6 km
- P. Josiah0.9 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Admiral Codrington0.8 km
- Bunch of Grapes0.4 km
- Jaks Bar Limited0.8 km
- The Beauchamp0.5 km
- The Queen's Arms0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
214 nearby- AL Arez Restaurant1.0 km
- Bottles0.9 km
- Cocotte1.0 km
- Over Under Coffee0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- + 209 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited1.0 km
- EAT BEETS LIMITED0.4 km
- Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.3 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.9 km
- Quatre Saisons0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Maison De L'Institut De France1.0 km
- Cheval Knightsbridge0.3 km
- Rembrandt Hotel0.6 km
- Egerton House Hotel0.5 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Little Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria Coach Station1.7 km
- London Victoria1.7 km
- London Paddington1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.4 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW71BQ · Data under Open Government Licence