SW7 1BE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Knightsbridge in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW7 1BE offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 SW7 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00190380 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW7 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW7 1BE.
967
23
£ 86,100 /yr
10%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW7 1BE has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW7 1BE. The average age is 23.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW7 1BE are high at 143 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Bousfield Primary School
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
288 nearby- Hyde Park Tennis Centre And Cafe South0.5 km
- Beauchamp Hospitality0.6 km
- Benugo Limited @ Science Museum0.3 km
- Big Fernand0.4 km
- Boxcentric0.4 km
- + 283 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Europafoodxb0.4 km
- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.7 km
- Bridges0.8 km
- Amathus0.7 km
- Balance Oriental Health Clinic0.6 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- The Capital Hotel0.8 km
- Number Sixteen Hotel0.6 km
- The Beaufort Hotel0.6 km
- Bulgari Hotel & Residence0.8 km
- Baglioni Hotel0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Gloucester1.0 km
- Admiral Codrington0.7 km
- Barts0.8 km
- The Hunter's Moon0.9 km
- Bunch of Grapes0.4 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Carpo0.8 km
- Natashkino1.0 km
- The Choir with No Name0.7 km
- Ekook0.8 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Limited0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- The Market by Smith & Brock0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Little Waitrose0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earl’s Court L.T.1.6 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.8 km
- London Victoria2.0 km
Bus Stops
- South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
- South Kensington Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW71BE · Data under Open Government Licence