SW1P 1DP is an active urban area located 0.5km from Pimlico in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Vincent Square ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW1P 1DP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (206 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1P 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00024008 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1P 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1P 1DP.
277
45
£ 68,800 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 55% social renting, SW1P 1DP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1P 1DP. The average age is 44.8. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1P 1DP are high at 206 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Millbank Academy
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
337 nearby- Old Queen Street Cafe0.9 km
- Churchill Gardens Adults & Social Club1.0 km
- The Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Atis Eccleston Yards0.8 km
- Beer House0.5 km
- + 332 more
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
- Baker And Spice1.0 km
- Ckazka0.4 km
- Eureka Newsagents0.4 km
- Euro Foods0.4 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Blades Hotel0.6 km
- Comfort Inn Victoria0.5 km
- Eccleston Square Hotel0.7 km
- Enricho Hotel0.5 km
- Oyo Vegas Hotel0.6 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Morena0.8 km
- Chez Antoinette0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Save The Last Jerk0.3 km
- Ben Venuti0.2 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- 8 Golden Horses0.3 km
- All Bar One0.3 km
- Victoria Taps0.3 km
- The Other Place0.5 km
- Vagabond Wines0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Little Waitrose0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.5 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.8 km
- Vauxhall1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1P1DP · Data under Open Government Licence