SW1P — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SW1P

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW1P is £1,553,485, which is 19% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW1P cost 441.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW1P have fallen 4.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£2,951,622	0
Semi-detached	£1,864,182	0
Terraced	£3,143,714	14
Flat	£1,304,321	583
All types	£1,553,485	629

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SW1P

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW1P has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SW1P

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW1P has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Matthew's School, Westminster	Primary	Good	mi
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Westminster Abbey Choir School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Westminster School	Other	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 SW1P are 321.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

321.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW1P 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

SW1P — LONDON

Area Summary

SW1P (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,553,485, 441% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (321 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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SW2

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£600K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SW1P?

The average house price in SW1P (LONDON) is £1,553,485, based on 629 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 441% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.3% over the past year.

Is SW1P a safe area to live?

Crime in SW1P 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 (88.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (89.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SW1P?

There are 10 schools in or near SW1P. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SW1P?

Council tax in SW1P 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 SW1P?

The average broadband download speed in SW1P is 321 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 85% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SW1P are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in SW1P are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.