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SW1V

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW1V encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £970,157
1yr change ▼ 20.8%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£970,157

▼ 20.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

238% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

342 Mbps

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.

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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

£867K £928K £990K £1052K £1113K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

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 SW1V are 342.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about SW1V LONDON

What is the average house price in SW1V LONDON?
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 LONDON 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 is the population of SW1V LONDON?
The population of SW1V (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 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 are schools like in SW1V LONDON?
There are 6 schools in or near SW1V. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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