SW1V 1EQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Victoria in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Pimlico North ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
The people who live in SW1V 1EQ are typical of a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (284 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1V 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00175180 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1V 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1V 1EQ.
355
29
£ 78,100 /yr
30%
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
Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in SW1V 1EQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 SW1V 1EQ. The average age is 29.5. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1V 1EQ are high at 284 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
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Pimlico Primary
Pimlico Academy
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Ebury News0.8 km
- Green'S Pharmacy0.8 km
- Paxall Pharmacy0.7 km
- Pimlico Food And Wine0.7 km
- S K Sweets0.8 km
- + 81 more
Restaurant, Cafe
344 nearby- Cafe Foresta0.7 km
- Atis Eccleston Yards0.5 km
- Beer House0.2 km
- Dragon Inn Club0.2 km
- Franciscan Sisters Of The Heart Of Jesus Hostel0.4 km
- + 339 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Blades Hotel0.6 km
- Colliers Hotel0.4 km
- Lime Tree Hotel0.6 km
- New England Hotel0.4 km
- 410.5 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Morena0.5 km
- Domino'S Pizza0.2 km
- Benugo Limited0.7 km
- Coco Di Mama0.3 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.3 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.8 km
- Vaga Bond0.4 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.5 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Other Place0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.5 km
- Vauxhall1.5 km
Bus Stops
- London Victoria Rail Station0.3 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1V1EQ · Data under Open Government Licence