Postcode SW1V 4LU is located in a major urban area, within the Pimlico South ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Pimlico North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 Victoria, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ranelagh Gardens.
Pimlico North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,915 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Pimlico North has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW1V 4LU.
Pimlico North near SW1V 4LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Victoria located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Victoria | Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria | Walking directions to Victoria |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Pimlico | Victoria | Walking directions to Pimlico |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Sloane Square | Circle, District | Walking directions to Sloane Square |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ranelagh Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Ranelagh Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | St. George's Square | Small | Walking directions to St. George's Square |
| 0.3 mi | Ebury Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ebury Square Gardens |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £627,000 (about £973 per square foot) in Pimlico South area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £2,951,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £1,935,000 | £1,129 |
| Flats | 39 | £567,500 | £950 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £856,000 | £2,700,000 |
| 2017 | £675,000 | £1,900,000 |
| 2018 | £804,000 | £1,875,000 |
| 2019 | £647,500 | £1,975,000 |
| 2020 | £750,750 | £1,820,000 |
| 2021 | £780,000 | £2,292,500 |
| 2022 | £715,000 | £2,190,000 |
| 2023 | £595,000 | £2,100,000 |
| 2024 | £540,000 | £1,850,000 |
| 2025 | £595,000 | £1,500,000 |
| 2026 | £520,000 | £1,970,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,053 | £1,120 |
| 2017 | £975 | £1,153 |
| 2018 | £1,009 | £980 |
| 2019 | £932 | £1,010 |
| 2020 | £1,046 | £1,145 |
| 2021 | £970 | £950 |
| 2022 | £1,032 | £1,148 |
| 2023 | £1,052 | £925 |
| 2024 | £994 | £1,041 |
| 2025 | £1,022 | £1,095 |
| 2026 | £941 | £1,052 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1V 4LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | Flat 2, 24, Sussex Street, London, SW1V 4RW | Flats | Leasehold | £750,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Flat 3, 51, Winchester Street, London, SW1V 4NY | Flats | Leasehold | £642,500 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 19, Cumberland Street, London, SW1V 4LS | Other | Freehold | £2,365,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | 60A, Winchester Street, London, SW1V 4NH | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Flat B, 58, Winchester Street, London, SW1V 4NH | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 |
In the SW1V 4LU postcode area, located within Pimlico North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1V 4LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pimlico Shopper | 18 Sussex Street, London, SW1V 4RW | Walking directions to Pimlico Shopper |
| 0.1 mi | Bash | Cambridge Street, Westminster, SW1V 4JA | Walking directions to Bash |
| 0.1 mi | Friends Supermarket | 82 Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3EN | Walking directions to Friends Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Alsham Market | Westminster, SW1V 3EP | Walking directions to Alsham Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 93-95 Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 4LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jason Thomas Williams
Pimlico South - Elected 7 May 2026
Liza Begum
Pimlico South - Elected 7 May 2026
Robert William Eagleton
Pimlico South - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW1V 4LU records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4LU in Pimlico North is £627,000 (about £973 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW1V 4LU, including Ada National College for Digital Skills (Good), Eaton Square Prep School and St Gabriel's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW1V 4LU is Victoria in TfL zone 1, about 702 m away, serving the Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern and Victoria lines.
SW1V 4LU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,915 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 4LU is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jason Thomas Williams (Labour Party), Liza Begum (Labour Party) and Robert William Eagleton (Labour Party).