Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1W 8LT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

205

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 94% of tenure in SW1W 8LT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SW1W 8LT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Ebury 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 8LT is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1W 8LT are sourced from Output Area E00023562 (shared with 4 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 8LT. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.3%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean38.0%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1W 8LT are high at 168 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person290
Other theft236
Shoplifting227
Anti-social behaviour164
Violence and sexual offences161

school Local Schools

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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.3 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.6 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.9 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • London Cheesemongers0.4 km
  • The Chelsea General Store0.4 km
  • Bens Grocers0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • L'Artisan du Chocolat0.1 km
  • + 57 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

245 nearby
  • Anya Cafe0.8 km
  • Raw Press0.5 km
  • Vita Cafe0.3 km
  • Amaya1.0 km
  • McDonald's0.5 km
  • + 240 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Beaverbrook Durley House0.5 km
  • Lime Tree Hotel0.5 km
  • New England Hotel0.8 km
  • Colliers Hotel0.8 km
  • Best Western0.7 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Chelsea Pensioners Club0.5 km
  • The Surprise0.7 km
  • Chelsea Potter0.8 km
  • The Phoenix Pub and Dining Room0.6 km
  • Admiral Codrington0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Morena0.6 km
  • Barry'S Bootcamp0.6 km
  • Dumdum Donutterie1.0 km
  • Baoziinn1.0 km
  • Fanny'S Kebabs1.0 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station0.5 km
  • London Victoria1.0 km
  • Battersea Park1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sloane Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Sloane Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Sloane Square Underground Station0.2 km