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About

Vincent Square ward lies in the heart of Westminster, centred around its large, private garden square. The area is primarily residential, characterised by elegant Georgian and Victorian terraced housing and mansion flats. It is a quiet enclave bordered by major thoroughfares like Vauxhall Bridge Road. The ward includes several institutional buildings, such as the Westminster City School and the Royal College of Nursing headquarters, contributing to a mixed but settled atmosphere.

The square itself is a notable focal point, historically used as a playground for Westminster School and still maintained by them. The surrounding streets are orderly and well-kept, with local businesses catering to residents. The ward's proximity to the political centres of Westminster is balanced by its distinctly residential feel, offering a sense of seclusion within the city.

Area overview

On average Vincent Square has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 437 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 33.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Vincent Square is £74,929 per year. There are 4 schools in Vincent Square: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Vincent Square is home to around 10,327 people, with a population density of about 16,549.7 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
437
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
33.7%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Vincent Square Population
10,327
Population density
16,549.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
156.19(+481%)
Theft from the person
134.7(+1336%)
Violence and sexual offences
103.42(+233%)
Other theft
85.99(+652%)
Shoplifting
40.86(+309%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,412
33.06%
Other White
2,541
24.62%
African
604
5.85%
Bangladeshi
498
4.82%
Other
486
4.71%
Total population: 10,322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,305
58.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,109
12.29%
No qualifications
973
10.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
672
7.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
494
5.47%
Total 16+ residents: 9,023

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,399
27.79%
Other social rented
992
19.71%
Social rents from council
876
17.4%
Owns outright
855
16.98%
Owns with a mortgage
520
10.33%
Total households: 5,034

Property prices in Vincent Square

Median price£690,000
Price per sq ft£938
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£515K – £900K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 (about £938 per square foot) in Vincent Square area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,000 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Vincent Square over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£2,100,000£1,121
Flats74£684,000£933

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Vincent Square

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vincent Square.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,900,000
2017£1,215,500£2,350,000
2018£825,556£2,412,500
2019£742,500£1,500,000
2020£815,000£1,870,000
2021£660,000£3,300,000
2022£765,000£1,850,000
2023£887,500£2,087,500
2024£811,584£1,980,000
2025£797,110£2,000,000
2026£637,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vincent Square.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vincent Square.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,716
2017£1,417£1,154
2018£1,083£2,338
2019£1,027£1,086
2020£1,046£1,133
2021£994£1,394
2022£1,053£1,201
2023£1,076£1,372
2024£1,059£1,069
2025£972£1,169
2026£889
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vincent Square.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Vincent Square in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.

Band A£700
Band B£816
Band C£933
Band D£1,050
Band E£1,283
Band F£1,516
Band G£1,749
Band H£2,099

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Vincent Square ward.

Local councillors

Ben Christopher Sewell

Vincent Square - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

David John Harvey

Vincent Square - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Selina Ann Short

Vincent Square - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Vincent Square

Is Vincent Square safe?

Vincent Square records about 437 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Vincent Square?

The median sale price in Vincent Square is £690,000 (about £938 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Vincent Square?

Vincent Square has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Vincent Square?

Vincent Square scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Vincent Square sits around rank 15,394 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Vincent Square?

The average household income in Vincent Square is around £74,929 per year, and 34% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Vincent Square?

Vincent Square is represented by 3 elected councillors: Ben Christopher Sewell (Conservative and Unionist Party), David John Harvey (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Selina Ann Short (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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