Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1X 8SP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1X 8SP.

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Population

137

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 86,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW1X 8SP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SW1X 8SP's 55% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 8SP is an active urban area located 0.1km from Wilton Place in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

The people who live in SW1X 8SP are typical of a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (279 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1X 8SP are sourced from Output Area E00023671 (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 SW1X 8SP. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.0%
Asian / British Asian16.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed19.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime rates near SW1X 8SP are high at 279 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting256
Theft from the person232
Other theft218
Violence and sexual offences204
Vehicle crime190

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.8 km
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Saint Thomas More Language College

Good647 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km
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Marlborough Primary School

Good439 pupils1.1 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.1 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • La Picena0.8 km
  • Pierre Marcolini0.5 km
  • Powerpops0.5 km
  • The Hummingbird Bakery0.9 km
  • Malthurst Park Lane1.0 km
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

31 nearby
  • Cheval Knightsbridge0.7 km
  • The Millennium Knightsbridge0.3 km
  • 410.9 km
  • The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.9 km
  • Beaverbrook Durley House0.6 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

293 nearby
  • Boots UK0.6 km
  • Chaiiwala0.9 km
  • Eat Lebo0.9 km
  • Elan Cafe0.4 km
  • Lakrids by Bülow0.5 km
  • + 288 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Little Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • My Godo0.7 km
  • Baoziinn0.9 km
  • Fanny'S Kebabs0.9 km
  • Hotbox Lab0.9 km
  • Jude'S Thai0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Buddha Bar0.4 km
  • Vaga Bond0.9 km
  • Caviar Kaspia London0.9 km
  • Curzon Cinema0.9 km
  • Park Lane Club0.7 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria0.9 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.0 km
  • London Paddington2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.3 km
  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.4 km
  • Knightsbridge Underground Station0.4 km
  • Hyde Park Corner Underground Station0.4 km
  • Hyde Park Corner Underground Station0.4 km