SW1V 1HR is an active urban area on Gillingham Row, 0.3km from Victoria in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Pimlico North 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. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (289 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1V 1HR are sourced from Output Area E00175239 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILLINGHAM ROW, SW1V 1HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILLINGHAM ROW, SW1V 1HR.
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£ 78,100 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1V 1HR 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
Cultural diversity defines SW1V 1HR — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1V 1HR. The average age is 36.6. 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 SW1V 1HR are high at 289 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
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Pimlico Primary
Pimlico Academy
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
346 nearby- Churchill Gardens Adults & Social Club0.8 km
- The Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Advent International0.4 km
- Coco And Nut Coffee Co. Victoria0.1 km
- Cyprus Mangal0.2 km
- + 341 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Lime Tree Hotel0.6 km
- New England Hotel0.4 km
- Comfort Inn Victoria0.2 km
- Eccleston Square Hotel0.4 km
- Enricho Hotel0.3 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Sanzboba0.2 km
- Crosstown Doughnuts0.4 km
- Gopal'S Corner0.4 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.1 km
- Kampuchea0.4 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Baker And Spice0.7 km
- Belgravia Food Fayre0.8 km
- Ckazka0.7 km
- Eureka Newsagents0.2 km
- Euro Foods0.4 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Other Place0.5 km
- Vagabond Wines0.5 km
- Victoria Taps0.0 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.6 km
- All Bar One0.5 km
- + 4 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 Station0.4 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1V1HR · Data under Open Government Licence