Map & location
Overview
SW1P 4DD falls within the Vincent Square ward of the City of Westminster, a short walk from the Palace of Westminster and the open green space of Vincent Square itself — one of the largest private gardens in central London, famously used by Westminster School for cricket and sports. The surrounding streets are characterised by handsome Victorian and Edwardian mansion blocks, purpose-built flats and a mix of residential properties typical of inner SW1.
The area benefits from excellent proximity to Pimlico, Victoria and Vauxhall Bridge Road, placing residents within easy reach of major transport interchanges, Parliament, and the amenities of Victoria Street and Eccleston Square. The postcode sits in one of the most historically significant parts of London, with the Thames embankment, Tate Britain, and St James's Park all within comfortable walking distance.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £700,000, around 39% below the wider SW1P district average of £1,142,690 (HM Land Registry, 271 recent sales).
Getting here
SW1P 4DD enjoys outstanding public transport connectivity. The area is well served by London Underground stations accessible from Victoria, Pimlico and Vauxhall, all within a short walk or bus ride. Numerous bus routes run along Vauxhall Bridge Road, Rochester Row and Victoria Street, connecting residents to the West End, the South Bank and beyond. Several Santander Cycles docking stations are located nearby, and walking and cycling routes along the Embankment and through St James's Park are popular. The area is also within easy cycling distance of central London via quiet residential streets and dedicated cycle lanes on Vauxhall Bridge Road.
What it's famous for
The Vincent Square area is best known for the enormous private playing fields at its centre, belonging to Westminster School and representing a remarkable oasis of green space in the heart of central London. The locality sits in the shadow of the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, and is close to Lambeth Bridge and the riverside walk. Tate Britain on Millbank, just to the south, is a world-renowned gallery celebrating British art from 1500 to the present day. The area also has strong political associations, being home to many parliamentary staff and civil servants working in nearby government offices along Marsham Street and Victoria Street.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing planning, waste and housing services
Multiple Post Offices within a short walk on Vauxhall Bridge Road
Westminster public library serving the SW1P area
Policing provided by the Metropolitan Police Service, Westminster borough
Tourist attractions
Vast private sports ground and garden in the heart of SW1
~100 mIconic national gallery of British art on Millbank
~600 mThe Houses of Parliament and Big Ben clock tower
~700 mRoyal park with lake, pelicans and views of Buckingham Palace
~900 mUNESCO World Heritage Site and coronation church
~800 mScenic Thames riverside walking route heading south
~400 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
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~250 mSW1P2BG · 020 72228593
~400 mSW1P3PB · 020 75892478
~550 mPharmacies
SW1P4EN · 020 72225793
~250 mSW1P4ER · 08008 85501
~300 mSW1P2HY · 02072 221589
~600 mDentists
SW1P2AH
~150 mSW1P3LT
~400 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Millbank Gardens Primary Academy, is ~300 m away.
Academy converter
~300 mOther independent special school
~450 mOther independent school
~500 mVoluntary aided school
~550 mOther independent school
~550 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Major ministries and departments concentrated along Marsham Street
Many NGOs and charities have offices in the Victoria/Westminster area
Solicitors and consultancies serving Parliament and Whitehall
Numerous hotels catering to visitors and parliamentary staff
Gyms & leisure
Major collections of Turner, Hockney and other British masters
~600 mLovely lakeside park with wildlife and café
~900 mCricket, rugby and sports used by Westminster School
~100 mApollo Victoria and other West End venues minutes away
~600 mLocal fitness and swimming options in the Pimlico neighbourhood
~600 mService providers
Electricity distribution for the Greater London area
Gas network operator for central London
Water and sewerage services for Westminster
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available via Openreach and Virgin Media
Residential & community
Solid period mansion blocks line many streets in this ward
Mix of 20th-century purpose-built residential blocks
High proportion of private rental reflecting central London norms
Residents benefit from the rare open space of the square
Transport
Train & Tube
Pimlico Station
Pimlico
Vauxhall
Vauxhall
St James's Park Station
St Jamess Park
Westminster Station
Westminster
Bus stops
Vauxhall Bridge Road stops
Frequent services north to Victoria and south to Vauxhall
Rochester Row / Page Street
Local routes connecting to Victoria, Westminster and Pimlico
Horseferry Road
Services east towards Westminster Bridge and Waterloo
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Regency Street
TfL hire bikes available near Victoria and Pimlico
Santander Cycles — Millbank
Docking station on the Thames Embankment riverside route
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
EV Charging — Westminster on-street
Westminster City Council on-street EV charge points in vicinity
Defibrillators
Defibrillator — local public buildings
AEDs registered at nearby public buildings and council facilities
Postboxes & Post Office
Post box — Vauxhall Bridge Road area
Royal Mail collection boxes on main roads nearby
Fuel stations
Petrol stations — Victoria/Vauxhall
Nearest fuel stations found towards Victoria and Vauxhall Bridge
Places of worship
Victorian parish church close to the heart of Vincent Square
~300 mMagnificent Byzantine-style Roman Catholic cathedral
~700 mHistoric church and renowned concert venue in Smith Square
~500 mGrade II* listed landmark church and conference venue
~900 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 74% above the national average (118.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1833 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,272.
Housing & utilities
The majority of dwellings are flats or maisonettes in period and modern blocks
Central Westminster has an above-average proportion of private renters
Property values reflect the prime central London location and amenity
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Central London air quality is monitored; traffic on main roads contributes to NO₂
Busy arterial roads nearby; quieter on residential side streets
Rare and substantial green space in the immediate vicinity
Parts of SW1 are within the Thames tidal flood plain; check Environment Agency maps
FAQs
Where exactly is SW1P 4DD?
SW1P 4DD is located in the Vincent Square ward of the City of Westminster, central London, close to Vauxhall Bridge Road and the open space of Vincent Square. It sits between Pimlico to the south and the Houses of Parliament to the north-east.
What is the area around SW1P 4DD like?
The area is a quiet, well-heeled residential neighbourhood characterised by Victorian and Edwardian mansion blocks and period streets. Despite its central location it feels calm, with the large green expanse of Vincent Square nearby and major landmarks such as Tate Britain and Westminster Abbey all within walking distance.
Which council covers SW1P 4DD?
SW1P 4DD falls within the City of Westminster, one of London's 32 boroughs, administered by Westminster City Council.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW1P 4DD in?
SW1P 4DD is in the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.
Which ward is SW1P 4DD in?
The postcode falls within the Vincent Square ward of Westminster, which covers the area between Vauxhall Bridge Road, Rochester Row and Millbank.
What schools serve the SW1P 4DD area?
Several schools serve this area — see the Schools section on this page for the nearest options with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How do I get to SW1P 4DD by public transport?
The area is extremely well connected. Several London Underground stations are within comfortable walking distance, and frequent bus routes run along Vauxhall Bridge Road, Victoria Street and Rochester Row. Santander Cycles docking stations are also nearby.
What attractions are near SW1P 4DD?
Vincent Square itself is right on the doorstep. Tate Britain on Millbank is around 600 m away, the Palace of Westminster around 700 m, Westminster Abbey roughly 800 m, and St James's Park about 900 m — making this one of the best-connected postcodes for London landmarks.
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