SW1V 4HS Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Westminster

SW1V 4HS is a postcode in Pimlico South, Westminster, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW1V 4HS, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SW1V 4HS are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for SW1V 4HS is based on Westminster 022 Census 2021. It covers 8,275 residents, 22,719 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 31% owner-occupied, 41% privately rented, 27% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.

For property prices near SW1V 4HS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW1V postcode district. The latest median sold price is £645k from 32 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near SW1V 4HS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

Near SW1V 4HS, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including dance (7), childcare (1), holiday clubs (1), 3 general kids activities. Closest examples include Classic Afternoon Tea London Sightseeing Bus Tour (at Victoria Coach Station is at: 164 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9TP, ages 5-99, 268 m) and Perform Pimlico – Drama, dance and singing classes for 4-12s (Wednesdays) (at Holy Apostles Church Hall, Priests House, 47 Cumberland Street,, ages 4-12, 289 m). 1 listed as free; 1 holiday-club or holiday-activity option; 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW1V 4HS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around SW1V 4HS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 105 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.