SW1X Postcode District
SW1X is one of 28 SW Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The SW1X postcode district is located in the SW London - SW postal area, SW1X has a population of 4,855 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometres or 196.49 acres).
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Map of SW1X
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SW1X postcode district is Kensington and Chelsea, located in the Greater London county. Other significant settlements in this district include Wandsworth and Westminster, also located in the Greater London county. The post town associated with the highest number of postcodes is London.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SW1X 0, covers Kensington And Chelsea in Greater London.
The sector SW1X 7, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW1X 8, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW1X 9, covers Kensington And Chelsea and 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 (218 postal codes), followed by the Kensington and Chelsea London Boro area (193 postal codes), and finally, the Wandsworth London Boro area (3 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 | 1.33 | E |
| City of London | 2.99 | ENE |
| Ewell | 11.05 | SSW |
| Borehamwood | 12.13 | NNW |
| Banstead | 12.38 | S |
| Epsom | 12.39 | SSW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 12.58 | WSW |
| Esher | 12.70 | SW |
| Chigwell | 13.05 | NE |
| Bushey | 13.50 | NW |
| Potters Bar | 13.68 | N |
| Warlingham | 13.74 | SSE |
| Walton-on-Thames | 13.76 | SW |
| Ashford | 13.95 | WSW |
| Waltham Cross | 14.00 | NNE |
| Loughton | 14.54 | NE |
| Radlett | 14.60 | NNW |
| Cheshunt | 14.94 | NNE |
| Watford | 14.94 | NW |
| Waltham Abbey | 14.98 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 417
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1X 8 | 116 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW1X 9 | 69 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1X 7 | 62 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW1X 0 | 46 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW1X 0 | 29 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW1X 9 | 19 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1X 7 | 18 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1X 9 | 16 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW1X 9 | 11 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW1X 8 | 11 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1X 7 | 7 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW1X 7 | 3 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW1X 0 | 3 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1X 7 | 2 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW1X 7 | 2 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1X 8 | 1 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | LONDON | SW1X 7 | 1 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1X 9 | 1 |
Street list for SW1X
BELGRAVE MEWS NORTH
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8401109
BELGRAVE MEWS WEST
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400010
CHESHAM MEWS
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400358
DUPLEX RIDE
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400366
DUPLEX RIDE
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400366
GROSVENOR CRESCENT B310
B-roadKNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
B Road
USRN: 8401394
GROSVENOR CRESCENT B310
B-roadKNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
B Road
USRN: 8401394
GROSVENOR CRESCENT MEWS
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8401395
HALKIN MEWS
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400108
PARK CLOSE
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8401620
WEST EATON PLACE MEWS
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400280
WILLIAM MEWS
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8401196
WILTON ROW
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400285
WILTON ROW
KNIGHTSBRIDGE & BELGRAVIA, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400285
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CADOGAN GARDENS | 533 |
| BROMPTON ROAD A4 | 486 |
| HARRIET WALK | 473 |
| GROSVENOR CRESCENT MEWS | 328 |
| KNIGHTSBRIDGE GREEN | 259 |
| RAPHAEL STREET | 185 |
| HALKIN STREET | 169 |
| HALKIN STREET | 169 |
| BASIL STREET | 166 |
| BASIL STREET | 166 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 793 |
| Vehicle crime | 778 |
| Other theft | 575 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 509 |
| Shoplifting | 386 |
| Robbery | 179 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 164 |
| Public order | 151 |
| Burglary | 133 |
| Drugs | 79 |
| Bicycle theft | 35 |
| Other crime | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLOANE STREET | LONDON | 77 | SW1X 9LP | View map | |
| PAVILION ROAD | LONDON | 25 | SW1X 0BP | View map | |
| KNIGHTSBRIDGE | LONDON | 22 | SW1X 7PJ | View map | |
| MOTCOMB STREET | LONDON | 21 | SW1X 8LB | View map | |
| LOWNDES STREET | LONDON | 16 | SW1X 9JF | View map | |
| KINNERTON STREET | LONDON | 11 | SW1X 8ED | View map | |
| KNIGHTSBRIDGE GREEN | LONDON | 11 | SW1X 7QL | View map | |
| PONT STREET | LONDON | 11 | SW1X 9EH | View map | |
| BROMPTON ROAD | LONDON | 9 | SW1X 7QN | View map | |
| CADOGAN PLACE | LONDON | 6 | SW1X 9PU | View map | |
| GROSVENOR PLACE | LONDON | 6 | SW1X 7HJ | View map |
Schools in the district
Hill House School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Hans Place , Knightsbridge , London
Postcode: SW1X 0EP
Headteacher: Mr E J S Townend (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sedding Street , Sloane Square , London
Postcode: SW1X 9DE
Headteacher: Mrs A Hawkins (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knightsbridge Medical Centre | 71-75 PAVILION ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 0ET | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 82372600 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrews Pharmacy | 149B SLOANE STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 9BZ | PHARMACY | Call 020 77301018 |
| 2 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | LOWER GROUND FLOOR, 87-135 BROMPTON ROAD, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 7XL | PHARMACY | Call 020 72255954 |
| 3 | A Moore & Co | 25E LOWNDES STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 9JF | PHARMACY | Call 020 72355887 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots Opticians (knightsbrdige, London) | 127A SLOANE STREET, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 9AS | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | David Clulow Opticians (harrods, London) | HARRODS, 87-135 BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 7XL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Oliver Peoples Sloane Street | 151 SLOANE STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1X 9BX | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Chatoo And Co Ltd Opticians | 25F LOWNDES STREET, LONDON, SW1X 9JF | 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 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | £4,275,000 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | £6,585,000 | 13 | £5,481,270 | 27 | £5,536,287 | 22 | £7,303,465 | 38 |
| Flats | £2,372,600 | 62 | £5,348,781 | 105 | £5,461,616 | 128 | £3,409,254 | 123 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.81
Average Driving Distance: 6.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 408
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.42
Average Driving Distance: 6.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 408
M4 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.69
Average Driving Distance: 11.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 115
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| No delivery office data found. | |
Postcode format
| S | W | 1 | X | - | X | X | X |
| S | W | 1 | X | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The SW1X postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The SW1X Postcode shares a border with SW1W (LONDON) and SW3 (LONDON).
Maps and visuals
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