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SW1P 1LJ

Rochester Row

Vincent Square

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Detailed insights for SW1P 1LJ

Overview

Postcode SW1P 1LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Vincent Square ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Millbank area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Millbank is £70,893 per year. The nearest station is Pimlico, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is St. George's Square.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Millbank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,909 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Millbank has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.2%

Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Millbank is £70,893 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from SW1P 1LJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Millbank near SW1P 1LJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Pimlico located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW1P 1LJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Pimlico

Victoria

Walking directions to Pimlico
0.3 mi

1

Victoria

Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria

Walking directions to Victoria
0.5 mi

1

St. James's Park

Circle, District

Walking directions to St. James's Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW1P 1LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt. George's SquareSmallWalking directions to St. George's Square
0.4 miBessborough GardensSmallWalking directions to Bessborough Gardens
0.4 miMillbank GardensSmallWalking directions to Millbank Gardens

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
20,859.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
84.82(+216%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.47(+8%)
Other theft
15.59(+36%)
Theft from the person
15.13(+61%)
Burglary
13.3(+143%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
100
37.04%
Other White
67
24.81%
Chinese
20
7.41%
Other Asian
16
5.93%
Indian
11
4.07%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
67.63%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.52%
No qualifications
13
5.39%
Other
11
4.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
4.15%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
45.95%
Owns outright
29
19.59%
Other social rented
21
14.19%
Owns with a mortgage
16
10.81%
Other forms of private rent
11
7.43%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Vincent Square

Median price£700,000
Price per sq ft£957
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£528K – £956K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 (about £957 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
Flats79£690,000£949

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.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1P 1LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1P 1LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 2025Flat 15, Vincent Square Mansions, Walcott Street, London, SW1P 2NTFlatsLeasehold£725,000
30 Oct 2025Flat 4, Vincent Square Mansions, Walcott Street, London, SW1P 2NTFlatsLeasehold£895,000
27 Jun 202510, Hatherley Street, London, SW1P 2QTOtherFreehold£900,000
18 May 2026Flat 14, 68, Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2NUFlatsLeasehold£675,000
25 Mar 2026Flat 39, 68, Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2NUFlatsLeasehold£161,000

Schools

In the SW1P 1LJ postcode area, located within Millbank, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW1P 1LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWestminster Under SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableWestminster Cathedral Choir SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryBurdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1P 1LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW1P 1LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisBessborough Gardens, Westminster, SW1V 2REWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miLittle Waitrose19-21 Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1QTWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.1 miTesco Express18-28 Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1RXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miChoi2 Denbigh Street, London, SW1V 2ERWalking directions to Choi
0.1 miNisa LocalCharlwood Street, Westminster, SW1V 2EDWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW1P 1LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWestminsterE09000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardVincent SquareE05013807
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MillbankE02000980
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 021EE01004747
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW1P 1LJ

Is SW1P 1LJ (Millbank) safe?

The area around SW1P 1LJ records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SW1P 1LJ?

The median sale price around SW1P 1LJ in Millbank is £700,000 (about £957 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW1P 1LJ?

There are 20 schools close to SW1P 1LJ, including Westminster Under School, Westminster Cathedral Choir School and Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW1P 1LJ?

The closest station to SW1P 1LJ is Pimlico in TfL zone 1, about 489 m away, serving the Victoria line.

How deprived is the area around SW1P 1LJ?

SW1P 1LJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,909 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW1P 1LJ (Millbank) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering SW1P 1LJ is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Christopher Sewell (Conservative and Unionist Party), David John Harvey (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Selina Ann Short (Conservative and Unionist Party).