SW1V 1LQ is an active urban area located 0.1km 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 significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% 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 1LQ are sourced from Output Area E00024054 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1V 1LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1V 1LQ.
202
37
£ 53,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1V 1LQ 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW1V 1LQ — age 37, 46% ownership, 47% 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 1LQ. The average age is 37.3. 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 1LQ 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
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Pimlico Academy
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
343 nearby- The Caledonian Club1.0 km
- Cafe Foresta0.8 km
- Atis Eccleston Yards0.4 km
- Beer House0.1 km
- Dragon Inn Club0.3 km
- + 338 more
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Ebury News0.7 km
- Green'S Pharmacy0.8 km
- Paxall Pharmacy0.8 km
- Pimlico Food And Wine0.8 km
- S K Sweets0.9 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Blades Hotel0.7 km
- Colliers Hotel0.4 km
- Lime Tree Hotel0.5 km
- New England Hotel0.4 km
- 410.4 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Morena0.4 km
- Domino'S Pizza0.3 km
- Benugo Limited0.7 km
- Coco Di Mama0.4 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.2 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.8 km
- Antelope0.9 km
- Vaga Bond0.3 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.5 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.3 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.5 km
- Vauxhall1.6 km
Bus Stops
- London Victoria Rail Station0.1 km
- London Victoria Rail Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1V1LQ · Data under Open Government Licence