Postcode SW1V 2LW 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 216.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is St. George's Square.
Pimlico North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,408 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Pimlico North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 216.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from SW1V 2LW.
Pimlico North near SW1V 2LW 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Victoria | Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria | Walking directions to Victoria |
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.5 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 2LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat B, 18, Denbigh Street, London, SW1V 2ER | Flats | Leasehold | £940,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | Flat 3, 77, Warwick Square, London, SW1V 2AR | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Flat 5, 74, Warwick Square, London, SW1V 2AR | Flats | Leasehold | £610,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Flat 1, 79, Warwick Square, London, SW1V 2AR | Flats | Leasehold | £865,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 14, Churton Place, London, SW1V 2LN | Other | Freehold | £26,740 |
In the SW1V 2LW postcode area, located within Pimlico North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1V 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Denbigh Food & Wine | 33 Belgrave Road, London, SW1V 2BA | Walking directions to Denbigh Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 18-28 Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Choi | 2 Denbigh Street, London, SW1V 2ER | Walking directions to Choi |
| 0.1 mi | Warwick Way Food & Wine | 38 Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1RY | Walking directions to Warwick Way Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | 19-21 Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1QT | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
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 2LW, 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 2LW records about 216 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, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SW1V 2LW 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 2LW, including Eaton Square Prep School, Westminster Under School and Pimlico Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW1V 2LW is Pimlico in TfL zone 1, about 483 m away, serving the Victoria line.
SW1V 2LW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,408 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 2LW 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).