SW1V Postcode District
SW1V is one of 28 SW Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The SW1V postcode district is located in the SW London - SW postal area, SW1V has a population of 21,568 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.42 square miles (1.08 square kilometres or 267.15 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of SW1V. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of SW1V
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District overview
In the SW1V postcode district, the primary settlement is Westrminster, located in the county of Greater London. Wandsworth is another significant settlement in the district, also located in Greater London. The post town for this district is London.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SW1V 1, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW1V 2, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW1V 3, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW1V 4, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City of Westminster London Boro (572 postal codes), and finally, the Wandsworth London Boro area (9 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | 1.00 | NE |
| City of London | 2.69 | NE |
| Ewell | 10.76 | SSW |
| Banstead | 11.91 | SSW |
| Epsom | 12.12 | SSW |
| Esher | 12.80 | SW |
| Warlingham | 12.92 | SSE |
| Chigwell | 12.94 | NE |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 12.98 | WSW |
| Borehamwood | 13.00 | NNW |
| Walton-on-Thames | 14.03 | WSW |
| Waltham Cross | 14.34 | NNE |
| Potters Bar | 14.41 | N |
| Ashford | 14.45 | WSW |
| Bushey | 14.45 | NW |
| Loughton | 14.57 | NE |
| Caterham | 14.59 | S |
| Swanley | 14.93 | ESE |
| Waltham Abbey | 15.20 | NNE |
| Cheshunt | 15.32 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 584
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1V 3 | 160 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1V 4 | 150 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1V 2 | 132 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1V 1 | 97 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1V 2 | 21 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1V 1 | 14 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1V 1 | 4 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1V 2 | 2 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1V 3 | 2 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1V 4 | 2 |
Street list for SW1V
KINGS SCHOLARS' PASSAGE
VINCENT SQUARE, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400979
MORETON TERRACE MEWS NORTH
TACHBROOK, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400196
MORETON TERRACE MEWS SOUTH
TACHBROOK, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8401808
MORETON TERRACE MEWS SOUTH
TACHBROOK, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8401808
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| TERMINUS PLACE | 948 |
| VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD A202 | 396 |
| VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD A202 | 396 |
| GILLINGHAM ROW | 369 |
| VICTORIA PLACE | 240 |
| LUPUS STREET | 238 |
| LUPUS STREET | 238 |
| LUPUS STREET | 238 |
| GLASGOW TERRACE | 221 |
| UPPER TACHBROOK STREET | 161 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1692 |
| Theft from the person | 884 |
| Other theft | 842 |
| Public order | 478 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 356 |
| Burglary | 349 |
| Shoplifting | 285 |
| Robbery | 236 |
| Vehicle crime | 227 |
| Drugs | 203 |
| Bicycle theft | 129 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 |
| Other crime | 61 |
| Possession of weapons | 36 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUPUS STREET | LONDON | 44 | SW1V 3EY | View map | |
| WILTON ROAD | LONDON | 39 | SW1V 1DE | View map | |
| VICTORIA STATION | LONDON | 37 | SW1V 1JT | View map | |
| WARWICK WAY | LONDON | 34 | SW1V 1QS | View map | |
| VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD | LONDON | 32 | SW1V 1BS | View map | |
| MORETON STREET | LONDON | 25 | SW1V 2NY | View map | |
| CHURTON STREET | LONDON | 24 | SW1V 2LP | View map | |
| TACHBROOK STREET | LONDON | 21 | SW1V 2LZ | View map | |
| UPPER TACHBROOK STREET | LONDON | 16 | SW1V 1SH | View map | |
| DENBIGH STREET | LONDON | 14 | SW1V 2ER | View map | |
| BELGRAVE ROAD | LONDON | 8 | SW1V 1QF | View map | |
| CHARLWOOD STREET | LONDON | 8 | SW1V 4PB | View map | |
| DOLPHIN SQUARE | LONDON | 8 | SW1V 3JY | View map |
Schools in the district
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Churchill Gardens Road , London
Postcode: SW1V 3AG
Headteacher: Miss Rebecca Anson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Pimlico Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Lupus Street , Pimlico , London
Postcode: SW1V 3AT
Headteacher: Mr Paddy Cassidy (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Pimlico Primary
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lupus Street , Westminster , London
Postcode: SW1V 3AT
Headteacher: Miss Jennifer Bains
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ranelagh Road , Pimlico , London
Postcode: SW1V 3EU
Headteacher: Mrs Debs Warwick
Ofsted rating: Good
Tachbrook Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Aylesford Street , London
Postcode: SW1V 3RT
Headteacher: Ms Elizabeth Hillyard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bessborough Place , London
Postcode: SW1V 3SE
Headteacher: Mr Nathaniel Scott Cree (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ada National College for Digital Skills
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico , London
Postcode: SW1V 4LD
Headteacher: Mr Mark Smith (Dean)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mckennell Dental Practice | 21 CHURTON STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 2LY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The London Dental Studio | 27-29 WARWICK WAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 1QT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 63A WILTON ROAD, LONDON, SW1V 1DE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Lupus Street Dental Practice | 145 LUPUS STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 3HD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dental Surgery | 330 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 1AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Medical Centre | 29 UPPER TACHBROOK STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 1SN | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 78342298 |
| 2 | Pimlico Health At The Marven Surgery | 46-50 LUPUS STREET, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 3EB | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 78341160 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warwick Pharmacy | 34-36 WARWICK WAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 1RY | PHARMACY | Call 020 78344721 |
| 2 | Portmans Pharmacy | 93-95 TACHBROOK STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 2QA | PHARMACY | Call 020 78342816 |
| 3 | Gee Chemist | 27-29 WARWICK WAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 1QT | PHARMACY | Call 020 78346050 |
| 4 | Paxall Chemist | 44 LUPUS STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 3EB | PHARMACY | Call 02078 348860 |
| 5 | Clinichem Pharmacy | 29 UPPER TACHBROOK STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 1SN | PHARMACY | Call 02078 281222 |
| 6 | Simmonds Chemist | 105 LUPUS STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 3EN | PHARMACY | Call 020 78347050 |
| 7 | Boots | VICTORIA STATION, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 1JU | PHARMACY | Call 02078 34076 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pimlico Eyecare | 109 LUPUS STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 3EN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Optical Studio | 4 WARWICK WAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 1RU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £3,250,000 | 1 | £2,800,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | £1,671,936 | 15 | £1,813,430 | 32 | £1,837,657 | 18 | £2,354,106 | 43 |
| Flats | £755,573 | 169 | £771,279 | 235 | £814,495 | 204 | £859,631 | 216 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
London Victoria
CRS Code: VIC
Operator: NR
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company:
Accessible motorway junctions
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.64
Average Driving Distance: 7.63
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 583
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.03
Average Driving Distance: 7.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 583
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| No delivery office data found. | |
Postcode format
| S | W | 1 | V | - | X | X | X |
| S | W | 1 | V | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The SW1V postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The postcode area has a boundary with Tidal Thames.
The SW1V Postcode shares a border with SW1E (LONDON), SW1P (LONDON), SW1W (LONDON) and SW8 (LONDON).
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