SW1Y — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SW1Y

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW1Y is £5,706,108, which is 336% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW1Y cost 1888.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW1Y have fallen 85.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£10,841,605	0
Semi-detached	£6,847,330	0
Terraced	£5,850,000	3
Flat	£3,154,159	23
All types	£5,706,108	43

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SW1Y

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW1Y has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SW1Y

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

School data for SW1Y is not currently available.

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 SW1Y are 338.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

338.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

84%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW1Y 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

SW1Y — LONDON

Area Summary

SW1Y (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£5,706,108, 1888% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), and excellent broadband (338 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SW2

LONDON

£600K

▼ 9.1% YoY

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£2472K

▼ 3.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SW1Y?

The average house price in SW1Y (LONDON) is £5,706,108, based on 43 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1888% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 85.8% over the past year.

Is SW1Y a safe area to live?

Crime in SW1Y 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 (189.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (136.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SW1Y?

There are 0 schools in or near SW1Y. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SW1Y?

Council tax in SW1Y 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 SW1Y?

The average broadband download speed in SW1Y is 338 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 84% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SW1Y are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in SW1Y are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.