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SW1W 9RB

Elizabeth Street

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

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Overview

Postcode SW1W 9RB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 754.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria is £65,357 per year. The nearest station is Victoria, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ranelagh Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
754
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Victoria has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,871 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Victoria has a very high crime rate, with approximately 754.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from SW1W 9RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Victoria near SW1W 9RB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW1W 9RB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Victoria

Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern, Victoria

Walking directions to Victoria
0.3 mi

1

Sloane Square

Circle, District

Walking directions to Sloane Square
0.7 mi

1

Hyde Park Corner

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Hyde Park Corner

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW1W 9RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRanelagh GardensLargeWalking directions to Ranelagh Gardens
0.3 miGrosvenor GardensSmallWalking directions to Grosvenor Gardens
0.1 miEbury Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Ebury Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
141
Population density
4,281.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
257.11(+2641%)
Anti-social behaviour
237.52(+784%)
Other theft
176.25(+1442%)
Violence and sexual offences
119.39(+284%)
Public order
58.75(+769%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
54
38.85%
British
52
37.41%
Indian
7
5.04%
Other Asian
5
3.6%
African
5
3.6%
Total population: 139

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
76.56%
No qualifications
11
8.59%
Level 3 (A level)
11
8.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
3.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
4
3.12%
Total 16+ residents: 128

Housing

Housing tenure

Other forms of private rent
36
40%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
35.56%
Owns outright
11
12.22%
Other social rented
5
5.56%
Owns with a mortgage
4
4.44%
Total households: 90

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1W 9RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1W 9RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Oct 2025Upper Maisonette At, 42A, Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9NZTerracedLeasehold£3,289,000
13 Nov 2025Flat 67, Semley House, Semley Place, London, SW1W 9QLFlatsLeasehold£800,000
06 Aug 2025Flat 100, Semley House, Semley Place, London, SW1W 9QLFlatsLeasehold£555,000
18 Jul 2025Flat 87, Semley House, Semley Place, London, SW1W 9QLFlatsLeasehold£520,000
06 Mar 20269, Burton Mews, London, SW1W 9EPTerracedFreehold£2,450,000

Schools

In the SW1W 9RB postcode area, located within Victoria, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW1W 9RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Barnabas' CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableFrancis Holland SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW1W 9RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local14-20 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miBelgravia Village StoreWestminster, SW1W 9LXWalking directions to Belgravia Village Store
0.2 miLondisHugh Street, Westminster, SW1V 4EPWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalWestminster, SW1W 9SJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miBridge FoodsEbury Bridge Road, Westminster, SW1W 8SHWalking directions to Bridge Foods

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 9RB, 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 023EE01004750
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW1W 9RB

Is SW1W 9RB (Victoria) safe?

The area around SW1W 9RB records about 754 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, theft from the person and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW1W 9RB?

The median sale price around SW1W 9RB 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 9RB?

There are 20 schools close to SW1W 9RB, including St Barnabas' CofE Primary School (Good), Francis Holland School and St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW1W 9RB?

The closest station to SW1W 9RB is Victoria in TfL zone 1, about 407 m away, serving the Circle, District, Southeastern, Southern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW1W 9RB?

SW1W 9RB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,871 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW1W 9RB (Victoria) in Parliament and on the local council?

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