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SW1W 8RX

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

Westminster

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Overview

Postcode SW1W 8RX is located in a major urban area, within the Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Victoria area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria is £65,357 per year. The nearest station is Sloane Square, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ranelagh Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
61.2%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Victoria has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,798 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Victoria has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.2%

Approximately 61.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from SW1W 8RX.

Flood risk

Very low

Victoria near SW1W 8RX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Sloane Square located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW1W 8RX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

1

Sloane Square

Circle, District

Walking directions to Sloane Square
0.6 mi

1

Victoria

Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria

Walking directions to Victoria
0.6 mi

1

Battersea Power Station

Northern

Walking directions to Battersea Power Station

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW1W 8RX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRanelagh GardensLargeWalking directions to Ranelagh Gardens
0.4 miBurton CourtMediumWalking directions to Burton Court
0.3 miEbury Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Ebury Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
191
Population density
30,317.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.86(-26%)
Theft from the person
22.86(+144%)
Drugs
19.88(+221%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.92(-48%)
Public order
11.93(+76%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
65
34.57%
Other White
36
19.15%
African
16
8.51%
Other
16
8.51%
Arab
15
7.98%
Total population: 188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
49.71%
No qualifications
30
17.54%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
7.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
7.6%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
36.43%
Other social rented
32
24.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
21.71%
Owns outright
13
10.08%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Knightsbridge & Belgravia

Median price£2,425,000
Price per sq ft£1,673
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£1.1M – £3.9M

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £2,425,000 (about £1,673 per square foot) in Knightsbridge & Belgravia area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £34,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced32£3,232,000£1,760
Detached1£3,050,000£1,667
Flats53£1,510,000£1,469

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knightsbridge & Belgravia

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,505,000£3,272,375
2017£1,321,500£3,950,000
2018£1,440,000£4,000,000
2019£2,225,000£3,390,000
2020£1,630,000£3,415,000
2021£1,655,000£3,960,000
2022£2,550,000£4,500,000
2023£2,300,000£3,725,000
2024£1,975,000£4,088,250
2025£1,900,000£3,443,000
2026£1,525,000£3,986,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,584£2,111
2017£1,581£2,007
2018£1,639£1,942
2019£1,761£2,009
2020£1,416£2,010
2021£1,600£2,016
2022£1,887£2,172
2023£1,858£1,983
2024£1,625£1,955
2025£1,577£1,760
2026£1,509£1,964
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knightsbridge & Belgravia.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Knightsbridge & Belgravia in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1W 8RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1W 8RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2026Apartment 66, Hepworth Court, 30, Gatliff Road, London, SW1W 8QNFlatsLeasehold£775,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 11, Chelsea Gate Apartments, 93, Ebury Bridge Road, London, SW1W 8RBFlatsLeasehold£575,000
12 Sept 2025Flat 4, Chelsea Gate Apartments, 93, Ebury Bridge Road, London, SW1W 8RBFlatsLeasehold£1,300,000
07 Nov 202557, Gatliff Close, London, SW1W 8QQFlatsLeasehold£330,000
29 Jul 202542, Gatliff Close, London, SW1W 8QGFlatsLeasehold£295,000

Schools

In the SW1W 8RX postcode area, located within Victoria, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW1W 8RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusAda National College for Digital SkillsFurther education

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Barnabas' CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableFrancis Holland SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1W 8RX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW1W 8RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalGatliff Road, Westminster, SW1W 8BEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miBridge FoodsEbury Bridge Road, Westminster, SW1W 8SHWalking directions to Bridge Foods
0.3 miKrystal Food MarketPimlico Road, London, SW1W 8NEWalking directions to Krystal Food Market
0.3 miPimlico Shopper18 Sussex Street, London, SW1V 4RWWalking directions to Pimlico Shopper
0.3 miSloane Food & Wine73 Lower Sloane Street, London, SW1W 8DAWalking directions to Sloane Food & Wine

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 SW1W 8RX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Suzanne Hitchcock

Knightsbridge & Belgravia - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Rachael Robathan

Knightsbridge & Belgravia - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Tony Devenish

Knightsbridge & Belgravia - 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
ParishWestminster, unparished areaE43000236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)VictoriaE02000982
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 023FE01033597
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW1W 8RX

Is SW1W 8RX (Victoria) safe?

The area around SW1W 8RX 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, theft from the person and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW1W 8RX?

The median sale price around SW1W 8RX in Victoria is £2,425,000 (about £1,673 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW1W 8RX?

There are 20 schools close to SW1W 8RX, including Ada National College for Digital Skills (Good), St Barnabas' CofE Primary School (Good) and Francis Holland School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW1W 8RX?

The closest station to SW1W 8RX is Sloane Square in TfL zone 1, about 734 m away, serving the Circle and District lines.

How deprived is the area around SW1W 8RX?

SW1W 8RX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,798 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW1W 8RX (Victoria) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering SW1W 8RX is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elizabeth Suzanne Hitchcock (Conservative and Unionist Party), Rachael Robathan (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tony Devenish (Conservative and Unionist Party).