SW1X 8BU is a well-regarded residential area on Belgrave Place, 0.3km from Eaton 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £7.4M. 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 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00023682 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELGRAVE PLACE, SW1X 8BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELGRAVE PLACE, SW1X 8BU.
161
47
£ 86,100 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1X 8BU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW1X 8BU spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £7.4M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1X 8BU. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 7,400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 7,400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW1X 8BU is above average at 121 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Westminster City School
Marlborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Sana Mini Market0.9 km
- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.7 km
- Bridges0.8 km
- The Provenance Meat Company0.6 km
- Krystals0.8 km
- + 67 more
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
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Gloucester0.5 km
- Admiral Codrington1.0 km
- Antelope0.4 km
- The Buddha Bar0.7 km
- Bunch of Grapes1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
365 nearby- Abdel Wahab0.2 km
- Beauchamp Hospitality0.8 km
- Beaverbrook Townhouse0.5 km
- Boxcentric1.0 km
- Cantinetta Antinori0.5 km
- + 360 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Carpo0.7 km
- Natashkino0.7 km
- The Choir with No Name0.7 km
- Ekook0.9 km
- Barry'S Bootcamp0.5 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Little Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.6 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.7 km
- Battersea Park2.3 km
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