Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW7 1DL House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

525

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 86,100 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW7 1DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW7 1DL — age 32, 35% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

SW7 1DL is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hans 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 1DL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (299 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW7 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00175206 (shared with 130 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 1DL. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.5%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed18.7%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW7 1DL are high at 299 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting298
Other theft222
Violence and sexual offences210
Vehicle crime201
Theft from the person171

school Local Schools

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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.9 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.2 km
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Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.3 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

190 nearby
  • Hyde Park Tennis Centre And Cafe South0.8 km
  • Abdel Wahab0.6 km
  • Beauchamp Hospitality0.4 km
  • Beaverbrook Townhouse0.8 km
  • Boxcentric0.5 km
  • + 185 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Laderach chocolatier suisse0.2 km
  • Bridges0.0 km
  • The Provenance Meat Company0.9 km
  • Essentials Convenience Store0.7 km
  • The Pantry0.9 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • The Capital Hotel0.1 km
  • The Millennium Knightsbridge0.3 km
  • Cheval Knightsbridge0.4 km
  • Beaverbrook Durley House0.8 km
  • Egerton House Hotel0.6 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Gloucester0.3 km
  • Admiral Codrington0.8 km
  • Antelope0.9 km
  • The Buddha Bar0.1 km
  • Bunch of Grapes0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Carpo0.2 km
  • Natashkino0.2 km
  • The Choir with No Name0.5 km
  • Colicci / Ecsi Ltd0.6 km
  • Ekook0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Little Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria1.4 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
  • London Paddington1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.1 km
  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.1 km
  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km