SW1V 1JU is an active urban area located 0.1km 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.
Within the SW1V district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (398 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1V 1JU are sourced from Output Area E00024048 (shared with 103 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1V 1JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1V 1JU.
172
38
£ 53,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1V 1JU 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW1V 1JU — age 38, 22% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 SW1V 1JU. The average age is 37.9. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1V 1JU are high at 398 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 Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Westminster City School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
351 nearby- Busy Bees At Westminster1.0 km
- Ma La1.0 km
- St Matthews School1.0 km
- The Loose Box0.9 km
- Apollo Victoria Theatre0.1 km
- + 346 more
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Art Of Tapas0.6 km
- Fishetarian0.6 km
- Oliver Bonus0.1 km
- Pimlico Convenience0.5 km
- The Savanna0.1 km
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- Romano'S Hotel0.7 km
- Victoria Park Plaza Hotel0.3 km
- Melita House Hotel0.7 km
- Sidney Hotel0.7 km
- The 29 London Hotel0.6 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Vaga Bond0.2 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.8 km
- All Bar One0.6 km
- The Other Place0.4 km
- Vagabond Wines0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Little Waitrose0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Baoziinn0.1 km
- Fanny'S Kebabs0.1 km
- Gail'S Bakery0.6 km
- Hotbox Lab0.1 km
- Jude'S Thai0.1 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.1 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.4 km
- Vauxhall1.8 km
Bus Stops
- London Victoria Rail Station0.1 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1V1JU · Data under Open Government Licence