London SW1P area guide
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Is London SW1P a good place to live?
In London (SW1P), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £1,302,359 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 0% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£1,302,359
Population
17,697
Recorded crime
227.3
Schools
10
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London SW1P
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW1P is rated high. Around 91.5% of properties (8,702 of 9,508) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in SW1P, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (24 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SW1P (May 24–Apr 26, average 178/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 44%
- Households with children
- 18%
- Households
- 8,239
Owned 26% · Social rent 35% · Private rent 38%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SW1P.
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London SW1P: frequently asked questions
Is London SW1P a good place to live?
In London (SW1P), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £1,302,359 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London SW1P?
Recorded crime in London SW1P runs at 227.3 per 1,000 properties, 0% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SW1P safe?
Crime in London SW1P is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW1P runs at 227.3 per 1,000 properties, 0% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London SW1P?
Homes in London SW1P sell for around £1,302,359 on average, based on 175 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London SW1P at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW1P is rated high. Around 91.5% of properties (8,702 of 9,508) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London SW1P?
There are 10 schools in London SW1P (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London SW1P any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in London SW1P, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London SW1P a deprived area?
London SW1P sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).