Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1W 8DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1W 8DX.

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Population

166

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW1W 8DX 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.

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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SW1W 8DX has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW1W 8DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Ebury Bridge in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW1W 8DX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1W 8DX are sourced from Output Area E00190378 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1W 8DX. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.9%
Asian / British Asian24.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed18.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 around SW1W 8DX is above average at 97 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.

Anti-social behaviour258
Theft from the person233
Violence and sexual offences190
Other theft182
Criminal damage and arson66

school Local Schools

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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.2 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.6 km
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Churchill Gardens Primary Academy

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.8 km
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Pimlico Academy

Good1170 pupils0.9 km
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Pimlico Primary

Outstanding357 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

256 nearby
  • Searcy's0.8 km
  • Goya Restaurante0.9 km
  • Pimlico Academy0.9 km
  • Pimlico Tandoori0.9 km
  • The Cask Public House0.9 km
  • + 251 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

31 nearby
  • Corona Hotel0.9 km
  • Melbourne House Hotel0.9 km
  • Limegrove Hotel0.5 km
  • Romano'S Hotel0.8 km
  • Victoria Park Plaza Hotel0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Amie Wine Studio0.5 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.4 km
  • Charles Of Belgravia0.8 km
  • Chestnut Belgravia0.4 km
  • Yummy Candies0.8 km
  • + 54 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • No 29 Power Station West0.7 km
  • Antelope0.7 km
  • Vagabond Wines0.8 km
  • The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room0.9 km
  • Victoria Taps0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Gopal'S Corner0.9 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.7 km
  • Kampuchea0.9 km
  • Loaded Wraps0.4 km
  • Pure0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station0.4 km
  • London Victoria0.9 km
  • Battersea Park1.3 km