SW1P 1GW is a well-regarded residential area on Howick Place, 0.4km from Westminster in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Vincent Square ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For serious buyers, SW1P 1GW is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are high (347 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1P 1GW are sourced from Output Area E00024031 (shared with 826 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWICK PLACE, SW1P 1GW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWICK PLACE, SW1P 1GW.
248
39
£ 68,800 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1P 1GW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SW1P 1GW combines high owner-occupation (76%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 SW1P 1GW. The average age is 39.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1P 1GW are high at 347 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
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Millbank Academy
Pimlico Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
341 nearby- The Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Benvenuti0.5 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.5 km
- Garside House Nursing Home0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 336 more
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Sk Hair And Beauty1.0 km
- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.3 km
- Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.6 km
- Greycoat Express Limited0.2 km
- Little Fresh0.2 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
33 nearby- Colliers Hotel0.7 km
- The Westminster London0.9 km
- 410.4 km
- The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.4 km
- Blades Hotel0.8 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.5 km
- Benugo Limited0.3 km
- Coco Di Mama0.0 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.4 km
- Morena0.8 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.5 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.4 km
- All Bar One0.1 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.1 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.8 km
- Vauxhall1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1P1GW · Data under Open Government Licence