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SW7 1BG

Rutland Gate

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

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Detailed insights for SW7 1BG

Overview

Postcode SW7 1BG 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 212.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Knightsbridge, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
213
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,711 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 212.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from SW7 1BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park near SW7 1BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Knightsbridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW7 1BG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Knightsbridge

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Knightsbridge
0.5 mi

1

South Kensington

Circle, District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to South Kensington
0.7 mi

1

Hyde Park Corner

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Hyde Park Corner

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
205
Population density
7,044.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.27(+123%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.63(+103%)
Vehicle crime
36.1(+285%)
Public order
32.2(+376%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.51(+242%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
64
31.07%
British
58
28.16%
Chinese
18
8.74%
Arab
15
7.28%
Other Asian
12
5.83%
Total population: 206

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
57.61%
No qualifications
23
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.96%
Other
19
10.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
3.8%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
50%
Owns outright
34
35.42%
Owns with a mortgage
9
9.38%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.17%
Other social rented
1
1.04%
Total households: 96

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW7 1BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW7 1BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Sept 2025Flat 10, Eresby House, Rutland Gate, London, SW7 1BGFlatsLeasehold£1,675,000
07 Apr 2026Flat 5, 15, Rutland Gate, London, SW7 1BHFlatsLeasehold£2,500,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 7, 11, Rutland Gate, London, SW7 1BHFlatsLeasehold£455,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 7, 16, Rutland Gate, London, SW7 1BBFlatsLeasehold£1,130,000
24 Feb 2026Flat 8, 1, Rutland Gate, London, SW7 1BLFlatsLeasehold£2,750,000

Schools

In the SW7 1BG postcode area, located within Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW7 1BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCaelum House SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableBrighton College Prep KensingtonOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableKnightsbridge SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW7 1BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW7 1BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKnightsMontpelier Street, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 1EXWalking directions to Knights
0.2 miLittle Waitrose118-120 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1JEWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalBrompton Road, Westminster, SW3 1JJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miEssentialsPrinces Gardens, Westminster, SW7 1NEWalking directions to Essentials
0.2 miBridgesRaphael Street, Westminster, SW1X 7QLWalking directions to Bridges

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 SW7 1BG, 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 019FE01004692
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW7 1BG

Is SW7 1BG (Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park) safe?

The area around SW7 1BG records about 213 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 SW7 1BG?

The median sale price around SW7 1BG 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 SW7 1BG?

There are 20 schools close to SW7 1BG, including Caelum House School, Brighton College Prep Kensington and Knightsbridge School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW7 1BG?

The closest station to SW7 1BG is Knightsbridge in TfL zone 1, about 493 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around SW7 1BG?

SW7 1BG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,711 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW7 1BG (Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering SW7 1BG 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).