Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

BELGRAVE PLACE, SW1X 8BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELGRAVE PLACE, SW1X 8BS.

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Population

161

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 86,100 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW1X 8BS 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW1X 8BS — age 47, 44% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

SW1X 8BS is a well-regarded residential area on Belgrave Place, 0.4km from Buckingham Palace in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Knightsbridge & Belgravia 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 management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1X 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00023682 (shared with 43 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 SW1X 8BS. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.6%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 around SW1X 8BS is above average at 138 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person160
Violence and sexual offences113
Other theft104
Anti-social behaviour97
Vehicle crime83

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.6 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.9 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.9 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.9 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.9 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Sana Mini Market0.8 km
  • Laderach chocolatier suisse0.8 km
  • Bridges0.8 km
  • The Provenance Meat Company0.7 km
  • Krystals0.8 km
  • + 69 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

40 nearby
  • The Capital Hotel0.7 km
  • San Domenico House0.9 km
  • Best Western0.8 km
  • The Athenaeum Hotel0.9 km
  • Hotel Intercontinental0.7 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Gloucester0.5 km
  • Antelope0.5 km
  • The Buddha Bar0.8 km
  • Bunch of Grapes1.0 km
  • The Beauchamp0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

374 nearby
  • Abdel Wahab0.3 km
  • Beauchamp Hospitality0.9 km
  • Beaverbrook Townhouse0.6 km
  • Cantinetta Antinori0.6 km
  • Cicchetti (San Carlo)0.8 km
  • + 369 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Carpo0.7 km
  • Natashkino0.7 km
  • The Choir with No Name0.8 km
  • Ekook0.9 km
  • Barry'S Bootcamp0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Little Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria0.5 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station0.7 km
  • Battersea Park2.3 km