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.
SW1W 8DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1W 8DX.
166
38
£ 53,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Pimlico Academy
Pimlico Primary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SW1W8DX · Data under Open Government Licence