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SW1A

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW1A encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £8,781,103
1yr change ▼ 69.6%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£8,781,103

▼ 69.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2960% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

0 schools

Broadband Speed

152 Mbps

Property Prices in SW1A

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW1A is £8,781,103, which is 572% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW1A cost 2959.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW1A have fallen 69.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £16,684,096 0
Semi-detached £10,537,324 0
Terraced £4,675,000 2
Flat £7,278,774 71
All types £8,781,103 82

5-Year Price History

£2462K £4433K £6404K £8376K £10347K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SW1A

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW1A has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
185.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
22.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
23.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
139.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
732.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SW1A

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

School data for SW1A is not currently available.

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0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

209,996

Population

62

Median Age

11%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
11.0%
Private rent
39.0%
Social rent
28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SW1A are 152.0 Mbps, with 93% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 57% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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152.0 Mbps

Avg Download

27.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

36%

Superfast Coverage

36%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW1A is collected by Westminster. The Band D rate is £914/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SW1A — LONDON

Area Summary

SW1A (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£8,781,103, 2960% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), and excellent broadband (152 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SW1A LONDON

What is the average house price in SW1A LONDON?
The average house price in SW1A (LONDON) is £8,781,103, based on 82 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2960% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 69.6% over the past year.
Is SW1A LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SW1A is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (185.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (139.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SW1A LONDON?
The population of SW1A (LONDON) is approximately 209,996 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 11% of homes are owner-occupied, 39% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SW1A?
The average broadband download speed in SW1A is 152 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 36% of premises, ultrafast to 36%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

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