SW7 1DW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Knightsbridge, 0.4km 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (288 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW7 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00175206 (shared with 130 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW7 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW7 1DW.
525
32
£ 86,100 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW7 1DW 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW7 1DW — age 32, 35% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DW. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW7 1DW are high at 288 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.
school Local Schools
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- La Picena0.6 km
- My LaLaLand0.9 km
- Pierre Marcolini0.2 km
- Powerpops0.2 km
- Wulf & Lamb1.0 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Cheval Knightsbridge0.4 km
- Dorchester Hotel1.0 km
- Hotel Intercontinental0.9 km
- Rembrandt Hotel0.8 km
- Wellesley Hotel0.7 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
183 nearby- Boots UK0.3 km
- Cafe Muse0.9 km
- Chaiiwala0.7 km
- Daylesford Organic1.0 km
- Eat Lebo0.7 km
- + 178 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Little Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- My Godo0.4 km
- EAT BEETS LIMITED0.2 km
- Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant0.2 km
- Carpo0.2 km
- Natashkino0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bunch of Grapes0.5 km
- Jaks Bar Limited0.9 km
- The Beauchamp0.5 km
- Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique0.2 km
- The Buddha Bar0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
- London Paddington1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.1 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.1 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW71DW · Data under Open Government Licence