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SW1Y

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW1Y encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £5,706,108
1yr change ▼ 85.8%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£5,706,108

▼ 85.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1888% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

0 schools

Broadband Speed

338 Mbps

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.

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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

£846K £2184K £3521K £4859K £6197K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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0

Outstanding

0

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

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338.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

84%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SW1Y LONDON

What is the average house price in SW1Y LONDON?
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 LONDON 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 is the population of SW1Y LONDON?
The population of SW1Y (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 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.

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