Postcode SW1P 1DX is located in a major urban area, within the Vincent Square ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Central Westminster area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Westminster is £80,742 per year. The nearest station is Victoria located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Bessborough Gardens.
Central Westminster has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,482 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Central Westminster has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Westminster is £80,742 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW1P 1DX.
Central Westminster near SW1P 1DX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Victoria located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Victoria | Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria | Walking directions to Victoria |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Pimlico | Victoria | Walking directions to Pimlico |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | St. James's Park | Circle, District | Walking directions to St. James's Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bessborough Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bessborough Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Millbank Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Millbank Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Christchurch Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Christchurch Gardens |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 in Vincent Square area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,000 up to £3,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 84 | £700,000 | £10,294 |
| Terraced | 2 | £1,825,000 | £12,820 |
10 year median price trend in Vincent Square
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1P 1DX.
In the SW1P 1DX postcode area, located within Central Westminster, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1P 1DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10 Rochester Row, London, SW1P 1NS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Bessborough Gardens, Westminster, SW1V 2RE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | 19-21 Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1QT | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Greencoat Place, Westminster, SW1P 1SB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 18-28 Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW1P 1DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Christopher Sewell
Vincent Square - Elected 7 May 2026
David John Harvey
Vincent Square - Elected 7 May 2026
Selina Ann Short
Vincent Square - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW1P 1DX records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are theft from the person, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SW1P 1DX in Central Westminster is £700,000 (about £10,299 per square metre) based on 86 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW1P 1DX, including Westminster Cathedral Choir School, St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School (Good) and Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW1P 1DX is Victoria in TfL zone 1, about 505 m away, serving the Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern and Victoria lines.
SW1P 1DX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.