SW1P 1ED is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Victoria in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Vincent Square ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW1P 1ED offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (225 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1P 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00024004 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1P 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1P 1ED.
270
28
£ 68,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1P 1ED 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
At 85% private renter occupancy, SW1P 1ED is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1P 1ED. The average age is 28.0. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1P 1ED are high at 225 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Westminster City School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Millbank Academy
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
341 nearby- Old Queen Street Cafe0.9 km
- Churchill Gardens Adults & Social Club0.9 km
- The Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Cafe Foresta0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 336 more
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Ebury News0.9 km
- Green'S Pharmacy1.0 km
- Paxall Pharmacy0.7 km
- Pimlico Food And Wine0.6 km
- S K Sweets0.7 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Limegrove Hotel0.5 km
- B&B Belgravia0.7 km
- Citizenm London Victoria0.2 km
- Rochester Hotel0.1 km
- The Clermont Victoria0.5 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Other Place0.5 km
- Vagabond Wines0.5 km
- Victoria Taps0.2 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.7 km
- Vaga Bond0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Crosstown Doughnuts0.5 km
- Gopal'S Corner0.5 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.3 km
- Kampuchea0.5 km
- Loaded Wraps0.6 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.5 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.7 km
- Vauxhall1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.4 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.4 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1P1ED · Data under Open Government Licence