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SW1W

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW1W covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £3,358,396
1yr change ▲ 12.4%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£3,358,396

▲ 12.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1070% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

298 Mbps

Property Prices in SW1W

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW1W is £3,358,396, which is 157% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW1W cost 1070.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW1W have risen 12.4% 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 £1,900,000 1
Semi-detached £4,450,000 2
Terraced £5,727,294 89
Flat £2,135,949 263
All types £3,358,396 395

5-Year Price History

£3157K £3255K £3353K £3451K £3549K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SW1W

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW1W 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
61.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
10.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
21.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
77.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
139.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SW1W

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW1W has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School Primary Good mi
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Eaton House School Other Not inspected mi
Francis Holland School Other Not inspected mi
Inchbald School of Design Other 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 SW1W are 298.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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298.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW1W 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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SW1W — LONDON

Area Summary

SW1W (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£3,358,396, 1070% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (298 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SW1W LONDON

What is the average house price in SW1W LONDON?
The average house price in SW1W (LONDON) is £3,358,396, based on 395 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1070% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 12.4% over the past year.
Is SW1W LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SW1W 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 (61.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (77.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SW1W LONDON?
The population of SW1W (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 SW1W?
The average broadband download speed in SW1W is 298 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SW1W LONDON?
There are 5 schools in or near SW1W. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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