SW7 1DR is a lively urban neighbourhood on Lancelot Place, 0.3km from Hans in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (258 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £11.2M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW7 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00175206 (shared with 130 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANCELOT PLACE, SW7 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCELOT PLACE, SW7 1DR.
525
32
£ 86,100 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW7 1DR 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW7 1DR spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £11.2M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW7 1DR. 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
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
Flat
£ 5,130,000
4 sales · Mean £ 6,583,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW7 1DR are high at 258 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Harrods Restaurants and Food Hall0.1 km
- Knights Food Fayre0.2 km
- London Cheesemongers0.9 km
- Remeo Gelato Terrace0.2 km
- Rococo Chocolates0.1 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Egerton House Hotel0.5 km
- Knightsbridge Hotel0.2 km
- The Berkeley0.6 km
- Wellesley Hotel0.7 km
- Cheval Phoenix House0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
222 nearby- Anya Cafe0.6 km
- Burger & Lobster0.3 km
- ELAN0.5 km
- Raw Press0.8 km
- Amaya0.5 km
- + 217 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.1 km
- The Buddha Bar0.2 km
- Hoop & Toy1.0 km
- Bunch of Grapes0.4 km
- Jaks Bar Limited0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.5 km
- Little Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- My Godo0.3 km
- EAT BEETS LIMITED0.1 km
- Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.1 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar1.0 km
- Quatre Saisons0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
- London Paddington1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW71DR · Data under Open Government Licence