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SW1W 9NS

Eccleston Street

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

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Detailed insights for SW1W 9NS

Overview

Postcode SW1W 9NS is located in a major urban area, within the Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 222.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £111,408 per year. The nearest station is Victoria, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grosvenor Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
223
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 222.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park is £111,408 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from SW1W 9NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park near SW1W 9NS has no 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW1W 9NS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Victoria

Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria

Walking directions to Victoria
0.4 mi

1

Sloane Square

Circle, District

Walking directions to Sloane Square
0.6 mi

1

Hyde Park Corner

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Hyde Park Corner

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW1W 9NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGrosvenor GardensSmallWalking directions to Grosvenor Gardens
0.2 miEbury Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Ebury Square Gardens
0.2 miGrosvenor GardensSmallWalking directions to Grosvenor Gardens

Area Profile

Population
163
Population density
5,364.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
59.15(+531%)
Violence and sexual offences
43.19(+39%)
Other theft
32.86(+187%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.99(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.47(+311%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
73
44.79%
Other White
42
25.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
7.98%
Irish
7
4.29%
Indian
6
3.68%
Total population: 163

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
62.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
13.04%
Level 3 (A level)
16
11.59%
No qualifications
12
8.7%
Other
4
2.9%
Total 16+ residents: 138

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35
52.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
26.87%
Owns with a mortgage
11
16.42%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.99%
Social rents from council
1
1.49%
Total households: 67

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1W 9NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1W 9NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202544, Ebury Mews, London, SW1W 9NYOtherFreehold£12,000,000
02 Sept 202554, Chester Square, London, SW1W 9EATerracedFreehold£24,000,000
04 Jul 202560, Chester Square, London, SW1W 9EATerracedFreehold£13,750,000
23 Jun 20251, Ebury Mews, London, SW1W 9NXOtherFreehold£240,000
21 Jul 2025Flat 1, 50, Ebury Street, London, SW1W 0LUFlatsLeasehold£2,400,000

Schools

In the SW1W 9NS postcode area, located within Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW1W 9NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableInchbald School of DesignMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableEaton House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1W 9NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW1W 9NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBelgravia Village StoreWestminster, SW1W 9LXWalking directions to Belgravia Village Store
0.1 miSainsbury's Local14-20 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalWestminster, SW1W 9SJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miSweet ExpressWestminster, SW1V 1JTWalking directions to Sweet Express
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodTerminus Place, Westminster, SW1V 1JUWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 9NS, 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)Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde ParkE02000978
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Westminster 019DE01004690
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW1W 9NS

Is SW1W 9NS (Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park) safe?

The area around SW1W 9NS records about 223 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW1W 9NS?

The median sale price around SW1W 9NS in Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park 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 9NS?

There are 20 schools close to SW1W 9NS, including St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Inchbald School of Design and Eaton House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW1W 9NS?

The closest station to SW1W 9NS is Victoria in TfL zone 1, about 316 m away, serving the Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW1W 9NS?

SW1W 9NS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,755 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW1W 9NS (Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering SW1W 9NS 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).