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SW1V 1LW

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Pimlico North

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Overview

Postcode SW1V 1LW is located in a major urban area, within the Pimlico North ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Victoria area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 754.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria is £65,357 per year. The nearest station is Victoria, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grosvenor Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
754
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Victoria has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,871 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Victoria has a very high crime rate, with approximately 754.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Victoria is £65,357 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from SW1V 1LW.

Flood risk

Very low

Victoria near SW1V 1LW 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 Victoria located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW1V 1LW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 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
0.6 mi

1

Pimlico

Victoria

Walking directions to Pimlico

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW1V 1LW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGrosvenor GardensSmallWalking directions to Grosvenor Gardens
0.4 miChristchurch GardensSmallWalking directions to Christchurch Gardens
0.4 miEbury Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Ebury Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
203
Population density
3,768.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
257.11(+2641%)
Anti-social behaviour
237.52(+784%)
Other theft
176.25(+1442%)
Violence and sexual offences
119.39(+284%)
Public order
58.75(+769%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
84
41.38%
Other White
46
22.66%
Other
19
9.36%
Indian
13
6.4%
Arab
11
5.42%
Total population: 203

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
71.2%
Level 3 (A level)
30
16.3%
Other
8
4.35%
No qualifications
5
2.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.72%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
42.57%
Owns outright
23
22.77%
Owns with a mortgage
23
22.77%
Other social rented
8
7.92%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.96%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Pimlico North

Median price£655,000
Price per sq ft£1,008
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£555K – £873K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £655,000 (about £1,008 per square foot) in Pimlico North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £3,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pimlico North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£3,250,000£1,075
Terraced8£1,900,000£924
Flats110£652,500£1,008

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pimlico North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pimlico North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£780,000£1,541,000
2017£760,000£2,150,000
2018£815,000£2,250,000
2019£717,500£1,575,000
2020£675,000£2,250,000
2021£746,760£1,950,000
2022£776,000£2,150,000
2023£750,000£2,280,000
2024£682,250£2,295,000
2025£655,000£2,125,000
2026£667,725£1,700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pimlico North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pimlico North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,171£2,151
2017£1,106£1,315
2018£1,180£972
2019£1,120£1,123
2020£1,111£1,157
2021£1,073£1,248
2022£1,149£1,171
2023£1,149£1,181
2024£1,181£1,213
2025£1,042£1,091
2026£980£924
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pimlico North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pimlico North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1V 1LW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1V 1LW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 67A, Carlisle Mansions, Carlisle Place, London, SW1P 1HZFlatsLeasehold£835,000
26 Mar 20252E, Carlisle Place, London, SW1P 1NPFlatsLeasehold£1,850,000
23 Oct 2025Flat 8, Ashley Court, Morpeth Terrace, London, SW1P 1ENFlatsLeasehold£370,000
14 Oct 2025Flat 5, Ashley Court, Morpeth Terrace, London, SW1P 1ENFlatsLeasehold£151,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 33, Ashley Court, Morpeth Terrace, London, SW1P 1ENFlatsLeasehold£580,000

Schools

In the SW1V 1LW postcode area, located within Victoria, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW1V 1LW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableWestminster Cathedral Choir SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1V 1LW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW1V 1LW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondon Food and Wine300 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1AAWalking directions to London Food and Wine
0 miM&S Simply FoodHudson's Place, Westminster, SW1V 1LQWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodTerminus Place, Westminster, SW1V 1JUWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miSweet ExpressWestminster, SW1V 1JTWalking directions to Sweet Express
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalWestminster, SW1W 9SJWalking directions to Sainsbury's 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 SW1V 1LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Pitt Ford

Pimlico North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Jim Glen

Pimlico North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Mohamed Elmi

Pimlico North - 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
WardPimlico NorthE05013802
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)VictoriaE02000982
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 023EE01004750
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SW1V 1LW

Is SW1V 1LW (Victoria) safe?

The area around SW1V 1LW records about 754 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. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, theft from the person and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW1V 1LW?

The median sale price around SW1V 1LW in Victoria is £655,000 (about £1,008 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW1V 1LW?

There are 20 schools close to SW1V 1LW, including St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School (Good), Westminster Cathedral Choir School and St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW1V 1LW?

The closest station to SW1V 1LW is Victoria in TfL zone 1, about 148 m away, serving the Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW1V 1LW?

SW1V 1LW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,871 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW1V 1LW (Victoria) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering SW1V 1LW is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ed Pitt Ford (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jim Glen (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Mohamed Elmi (Conservative and Unionist Party).