SW1E — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SW1E

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW1E is £3,545,109, which is 171% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW1E cost 1135.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW1E have fallen 64.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£6,735,707	0
Semi-detached	£4,254,131	0
Terraced	£3,977,857	7
Flat	£2,706,645	53
All types	£3,545,109	66

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SW1E

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW1E has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

113.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

13.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

22.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

98.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

297.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SW1E

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW1E has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Westminster City School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

209,996

Population

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 SW1E are 250.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 84% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

250.0 Mbps

Avg Download

45.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

64%

Superfast Coverage

61%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW1E 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

SW1E — LONDON

Area Summary

SW1E (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£3,545,109, 1135% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (250 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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£600K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SW1E?

The average house price in SW1E (LONDON) is £3,545,109, based on 66 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1135% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 64.5% over the past year.

Is SW1E a safe area to live?

Crime in SW1E 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 (113.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (98.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SW1E?

There are 1 schools in or near SW1E. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SW1E?

Council tax in SW1E is collected by Westminster. The Band D rate is £914 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SW1E?

The average broadband download speed in SW1E is 250 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 64% of premises, ultrafast to 61%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SW1E are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in SW1E are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.