SW1X 9HB is an active urban area on Lowndes Square, 0.2km from Wilton Place 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (303 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £8.6M, down 95.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1X 9HB are sourced from Output Area E00023674 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWNDES SQUARE, SW1X 9HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWNDES SQUARE, SW1X 9HB.
142
45
£ 86,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1X 9HB 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
SW1X 9HB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £8.6M. Property prices are trending down 95.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1X 9HB. The average age is 45.2. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 7,525,000
4 sales · Mean £ 6,440,000
Terraced
£ 3,475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 3,475,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1X 9HB are high at 303 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Wulf & Lamb0.8 km
- Sk Hair And Beauty1.0 km
- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.4 km
- Bridges0.3 km
- The Provenance Meat Company0.8 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
228 nearby- Granger & Co0.8 km
- Abdel Wahab0.4 km
- Beauchamp Hospitality0.6 km
- Beaverbrook Townhouse0.6 km
- Boxcentric0.7 km
- + 223 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- The Capital Hotel0.3 km
- Cheval Knightsbridge0.6 km
- Dorchester Hotel0.9 km
- Hotel Intercontinental0.7 km
- Park Lane Mews Hotel0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Gloucester0.1 km
- Admiral Codrington0.9 km
- Antelope0.7 km
- 5 Hertford Street1.0 km
- Bunch of Grapes0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Carpo0.3 km
- Natashkino0.2 km
- The Choir with No Name0.6 km
- Colicci / Ecsi Ltd0.8 km
- Ekook0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Little Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.0 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.1 km
- London Paddington2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.3 km
- Knightsbridge Underground Station0.3 km
- Hyde Park Corner Underground Station0.4 km
- Hyde Park Corner Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1X9HB · Data under Open Government Licence