Map & location
Overview
SW1W 9SH falls within Pimlico North, a largely residential ward in the City of Westminster. The area is characterised by handsome Regency and Victorian stucco terraces, many laid out by the developer Thomas Cubitt in the mid-19th century. Warwick Square and St George's Drive are among the quiet, garden-square streets that define this part of SW1W, giving it a calmer atmosphere than the busy Victoria mainline terminus a short walk to the north.
The postcode is well served by independent cafés, corner shops and supermarkets along Lupus Street and Ebury Bridge Road, with the open riverside at Grosvenor Road and Chelsea Bridge just to the south. Residents benefit from excellent access to both the West End and central government quarter, making Pimlico North a popular choice for professionals and long-established local families alike.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £2,225,000, around 22% above the wider SW1W district average of £1,825,000 (HM Land Registry, 155 recent sales).
Getting here
SW1W 9SH is exceptionally well connected for central London. Victoria station lies roughly 10–12 minutes on foot to the north, providing National Rail, London Underground (Victoria and Circle/District lines) and coach services. Pimlico Underground station (Victoria line) is similarly reachable in around 8–10 minutes on foot, giving direct access to Brixton, Oxford Circus and King's Cross. Numerous TfL bus routes run along Vauxhall Bridge Road and Grosvenor Road, linking the area to Victoria, Chelsea, Vauxhall and the West End. Santander Cycles docking stations can be found on Lupus Street and near Warwick Square, and the area is largely flat, making cycling practical. The Thames Path runs along Grosvenor Road, connecting to Battersea Park and beyond by bike or on foot.
What it's famous for
Pimlico is best known for its grand Cubitt-built stucco terraces and garden squares — a planned Victorian estate that gives the area much of its character today. Tate Britain, the national gallery of British art, is a landmark institution on Millbank, just a short walk east along the river. The area featured in the classic Ealing comedy Passport to Pimlico (1949), celebrating the neighbourhood's distinct identity. Nearby Dolphin Square, one of London's largest private residential complexes, has housed numerous politicians and public figures over the decades. The Victorian Church of St Saviour's on St George's Drive and the grand Warwick Square gardens are local landmarks that reflect the neighbourhood's 19th-century heritage.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, bins and local authority services
Policed by the Westminster Borough command unit
Nearest fire station serving the SW1W area
Westminster public library on Rampayne Street, Pimlico
Tourist attractions
National gallery of British art on Millbank
~0.6 miHandsome Victorian garden square at the heart of Pimlico
~0.2 miLarge ornamental garden square with mature plane trees
~0.3 miScenic riverside walk towards Chelsea Bridge and Battersea
~0.4 miMajor riverside park with sports facilities and boating lake
~0.8 miIconic 1930s residential complex with gardens and pool
~0.3 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW1W9PY · 020 75908000
~250 mSW1W8NA · 020 77305171
~450 mSW1W8NA · 020 78248827
~450 mPharmacies
SW1W9SJ · 020 79319490
~150 mSW1V4NT · 02077 301080
~300 mSW1V1JU · 02078 34076
~300 mDentists
SW1W9PG
~400 mSW1V1DE
~400 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Eaton Square Prep School, is ~250 m away.
Other independent school
~250 mVoluntary aided school
~350 mFurther education
~400 mVoluntary aided school
~450 mAcademy converter
~550 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Local parade of independent cafés, grocers and services
Upmarket shops, antique dealers and restaurants nearby
Major office quarter a short walk north on Buckingham Palace Road
Local independents serving the residential community
Gyms & leisure
Flat riverside route to Chelsea and beyond
~0.4 miSwimming pool and gym within the Dolphin Square complex
~0.3 miSmall riverside public garden off Grosvenor Road
~0.5 miFree permanent collection of British art from 1500 to present
~0.6 miSeveral traditional London pubs along Belgrave Road and Wilton Road
Service providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available across SW1W
Cable broadband available in parts of central Westminster
Water and sewerage supplier for Greater London
Electricity distribution network operator for London
Residential & community
Characteristic Victorian Cubitt-built white stucco terraces dominate the area
Many houses converted into flats, popular with young professionals
Late-Victorian mansion blocks scattered through the ward
Blend of private ownership, private rental and social housing
Transport
Train & Tube
Victoria Station
Victoria
Sloane Square
Sloane Square
Pimlico Station
Pimlico
St James's Park Station
St Jamess Park
Bus stops
Vauxhall Bridge Road stops
Frequent buses north to Victoria and south to Vauxhall
Grosvenor Road / Chelsea Bridge Road
Riverside bus services towards Chelsea and Battersea
Belgrave Road stops
Links to Victoria station and wider Westminster
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Lupus Street
TfL hire docking station on Lupus Street, Pimlico
Santander Cycles — Warwick Square
TfL hire docking station near Warwick Square gardens
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Westminster EV charging points
On-street EV charge points managed by Westminster City Council
Defibrillators
Pimlico area defibrillators
Public AEDs registered with local emergency services in the ward
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Lupus Street
Local post office serving the Pimlico North area
Fuel stations
Petrol station — Vauxhall Bridge Road
Nearest fuel forecourt north of the postcode area
Places of worship
Victorian Anglican church on St George's Drive, Pimlico
~0.2 miChurch of England parish church on Warwick Square
~0.25 miMother church of the RC Diocese of Westminster on Victoria Street
~0.7 miAnglican evangelical church on Tachbrook Street, Pimlico
~0.4 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 1325% above the national average (969.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1305 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
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,585.
Housing & utilities
Grand white-painted terraces typical of Thomas Cubitt's Pimlico estate
Pimlico North is consistently in high demand due to Zone 1 location
Many large houses subdivided into flats; mansion blocks also common
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Subject to ULEZ; air quality monitored by GLA, generally moderate
Warwick Square and St George's Square provide local green amenity
Back streets are calm; Vauxhall Bridge Road carries heavier traffic
Low but non-zero flood risk given proximity to the tidal Thames
FAQs
Where exactly is SW1W 9SH?
SW1W 9SH is located in Pimlico North ward, in the City of Westminster, central London. It sits roughly between Victoria to the north and the River Thames (Grosvenor Road) to the south, close to landmarks such as Warwick Square and Dolphin Square.
What is the nearest Underground station to SW1W 9SH?
The postcode is within easy walking distance of two Underground stations serving the Victoria line and the Circle/District lines, both reachable in under 15 minutes on foot. See the transport section above for full details.
Which schools serve the SW1W 9SH area?
Several primary and secondary schools serve Pimlico North — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings automatically listed.
What is SW1W 9SH like to live in?
Pimlico North is a quiet, predominantly residential neighbourhood with a village-like feel for central London. It is known for its elegant Victorian garden squares, low-rise streetscape, and mix of long-term residents and young professionals. Amenities are good, and the area is very well connected.
Which council covers SW1W 9SH?
SW1W 9SH falls within the City of Westminster, a London borough. Westminster City Council provides local government services including planning, waste collection and housing.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW1W 9SH in?
The postcode is in the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Is SW1W 9SH in a congestion or ULEZ zone?
Yes — SW1W 9SH is within both the London Congestion Charge zone and the Greater London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Drivers should check TfL's online checker for applicable charges before travelling by car.
What bus routes serve SW1W 9SH?
Vauxhall Bridge Road and Belgrave Road, both within easy walking distance, are served by multiple TfL bus routes connecting to Victoria, Vauxhall, Chelsea and the West End. Routes include the 2, 24, 36, 137, 185 and C10, among others.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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