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.
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.
Millbank has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Millbank is £70,893 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from SW1P 1LJ.
Millbank near SW1P 1LJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pimlico located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St. George's Square | Small | Walking directions to St. George's Square |
| 0.4 mi | Bessborough Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bessborough Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Millbank Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Millbank Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £2,100,000 | £1,121 |
| Flats | 79 | £690,000 | £949 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1P 1LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 15, Vincent Square Mansions, Walcott Street, London, SW1P 2NT | Flats | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Flat 4, Vincent Square Mansions, Walcott Street, London, SW1P 2NT | Flats | Leasehold | £895,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 10, Hatherley Street, London, SW1P 2QT | Other | Freehold | £900,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | Flat 14, 68, Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2NU | Flats | Leasehold | £675,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Flat 39, 68, Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2NU | Flats | Leasehold | £161,000 |
In the SW1P 1LJ postcode area, located within Millbank, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1P 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Bessborough Gardens, Westminster, SW1V 2RE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | 19-21 Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1QT | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 18-28 Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Choi | 2 Denbigh Street, London, SW1V 2ER | Walking directions to Choi |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Charlwood Street, Westminster, SW1V 2ED | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW1P 1LJ, 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 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.
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.
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.
The closest station to SW1P 1LJ is Pimlico in TfL zone 1, about 489 m away, serving the Victoria line.
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).
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).