Postcode SW1V 2HB is located in a major urban area, within the Pimlico North ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Pimlico North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pimlico North is £81,743 per year. The nearest station is Pimlico, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is St. George's Square.
Pimlico North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Pimlico North has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pimlico North is £81,743 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from SW1V 2HB.
Pimlico North near SW1V 2HB has no 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Victoria | Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria | Walking directions to Victoria |
| 0.7 mi | 1 | St. James's Park | Circle, District | Walking directions to St. James's Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Pimlico Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Pimlico Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £3,250,000 | £1,075 |
| Terraced | 8 | £1,900,000 | £924 |
| Flats | 110 | £652,500 | £1,008 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1V 2HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat 5, Herring House, 18, Gloucester Street, London, SW1V 2DN | Flats | Leasehold | £851,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, Farington House, 22, Gloucester Street, London, SW1V 2DN | Flats | Leasehold | £610,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | Flat 3, Constable House, 14, Gloucester Street, London, SW1V 2DN | Flats | Leasehold | £840,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Flat D, 47, Gloucester Street, London, SW1V 2DB | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Flat 5, 41, Gloucester Street, London, SW1V 2DB | Flats | Leasehold | £1,200,000 |
In the SW1V 2HB postcode area, located within Pimlico North, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1V 2HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Denbigh Food & Wine | 33 Belgrave Road, London, SW1V 2BA | Walking directions to Denbigh Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Felicia’s | Westminster, SW1V 3EE | Walking directions to Felicia’s |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Charlwood Street, Westminster, SW1V 2ED | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Warwick Way Food & Wine | 38 Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1RY | Walking directions to Warwick Way Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Retail 24 | Westminster, SW1V 1RQ | Walking directions to Retail 24 |
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 SW1V 2HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Pitt Ford
Pimlico North - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim Glen
Pimlico North - Elected 7 May 2026
Mohamed Elmi
Pimlico North - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW1V 2HB records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 SW1V 2HB in Pimlico North is £655,000 (about £1,008 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW1V 2HB, including Pimlico Primary (Outstanding), Pimlico Academy (Good) and Churchill Gardens Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW1V 2HB is Pimlico in TfL zone 1, about 478 m away, serving the Victoria line.
SW1V 2HB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,499 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 SW1V 2HB 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).