SW1V — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SW1V

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW1V is £970,157, which is 26% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW1V cost 238.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW1V have fallen 20.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£3,025,000	2
Semi-detached	£1,164,188	0
Terraced	£1,787,487	65
Flat	£788,778	593
All types	£970,157	709

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SW1V

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW1V has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SW1V

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW1V has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Tachbrook Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Eaton Square Prep School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Pimlico Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Pimlico Primary	Primary	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 SW1V are 342.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW1V 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

SW1V — LONDON

Area Summary

SW1V (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£970,157, 238% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (342 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SW1V?

The average house price in SW1V (LONDON) is £970,157, based on 709 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 238% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 20.8% over the past year.

Is SW1V a safe area to live?

Crime in SW1V 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 (72.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (81.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SW1V?

There are 6 schools in or near SW1V. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SW1V?

Council tax in SW1V 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 SW1V?

The average broadband download speed in SW1V is 342 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SW1V are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in SW1V are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.