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SW1P

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW1P encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,553,485
1yr change ▼ 4.3%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,553,485

▼ 4.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

441% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

321 Mbps

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.

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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

£1238K £1394K £1550K £1707K £1863K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

1

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 SW1P are 321.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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321.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SW1P LONDON

What is the average house price in SW1P LONDON?
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 LONDON 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 is the population of SW1P LONDON?
The population of SW1P (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 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 are schools like in SW1P LONDON?
There are 10 schools in or near SW1P. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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