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SW7 1BX area guide

Who lives in SW7 1BX, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park
Council: Westminster
Region: London
Neighbourhood population: 1,148 (2024)

SW7 1BXLondon

At a glance

What SW7 1BX is like

SW7 1BX is a postcode in the Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park neighbourhood of Westminster. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,148 people. 47.7% of households own their home, 48.1% rent privately and 3.8% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 20–24, and 50.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in SW7 1 sold for a median of £2,200,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How SW7 1BX compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

8.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

9/ 10

Higher than most — 65.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£2,200,000

Median over 29 sales in SW7 1, −24.1% on the year before.

TransportMore

6.0/ 10

Very good — 16 stations within a mile, 27 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 10 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£111,408

Average a year, before tax — higher than 99% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
A big private rental marketPositive
48.1% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
02
A student area
14.8% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.
03
Higher crime than mostLook closer
65.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
04
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
05
Prices fallingLook closer
The median sale price in SW7 1 is down 24.1% on the year before.

Questions

SW7 1BX FAQs

Is SW7 1BX a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 65.4 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in SW7 1BX?

The median sale price over the last year was £2,200,000.

Homes in SW7 1 sold for a median of £2,200,000 across 29 sales in the year to August 2026, −24.1% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is SW7 1BX safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 65.4 offences per 1,000 people a year around SW7 1BX, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.

Who lives in SW7 1BX?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 20–24, at 8.3% of residents. 47.7% of households own their home. The most common home is purpose-built flat (79%).

Which council covers SW7 1BX?

SW7 1BX is in Westminster.

SW7 1BX is in Westminster, in London. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is SW7 1BX?

Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.

There are 27 bus stops within 800m and 16 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 6.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Knightsbridge Station, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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