Map & location
Overview
SW1W 9SJ falls within the Pimlico North ward of the City of Westminster, a refined residential district of stucco-fronted terraces and garden squares that stretches southward from Victoria Street towards the Thames Embankment. The immediate streets are characterised by Victorian and early-twentieth-century mansion blocks and period town houses, with Ebury Street and Elizabeth Street close by, both known for their independent cafés, delicatessens and boutiques.
The area enjoys excellent walkability, with Sloane Square, the Royal Hospital Chelsea and Belgravia all within comfortable walking distance. Pimlico North benefits from easy access to Victoria Station and its extensive bus network, making it one of the most connected residential postcodes in inner south-west London.
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 9SJ is well served by London's public transport network. Victoria (District, Circle and Victoria lines, plus National Rail) lies roughly 10–12 minutes on foot to the north-east, while Sloane Square (District and Circle lines) is approximately 10 minutes' walk to the west. Numerous bus routes serve Buckingham Palace Road and Ebury Bridge Road nearby, providing fast connections to Victoria, Pimlico, Chelsea and the West End. Cyclists are catered for by Santander Cycles docking stations along Ebury Bridge Road and a well-maintained network of quietway routes heading towards the Embankment and Hyde Park.
What it's famous for
Pimlico North is best known for its handsome garden squares — Eccleston Square and Warwick Square are celebrated as some of the finest private residential gardens in inner London. The neighbourhood sits at the edge of Belgravia, one of the world's most prestigious addresses, and is closely associated with Elizabeth Street, a charming village-style shopping street beloved by locals. Mozart is reputed to have stayed nearby during a childhood visit to London, and the district was historically home to numerous writers, politicians and artists drawn by its relative calm yet central position.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and environmental services
Deliveries managed from Victoria-area sorting office
Water and sewerage services for the postcode
Electricity distribution network operator for this area
Tourist attractions
Elegant private garden square with tennis courts and seasonal planting
~200 mGeorgian terrace; Mozart stayed at No. 180 as a child
~300 mUpscale village-style street with bakeries, florists and boutiques
~400 mHistoric square at the junction of Chelsea and Belgravia
~750 mSir Christopher Wren's iconic home of the Chelsea Pensioners
~900 mTranquil riverside gardens within the Royal Hospital grounds
~1 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW1W9PY · 020 75908000
~200 mSW1P1NL · 020 75921850
~300 mSW1W0QH · 020 79304832
~450 mPharmacies
SW1W9SJ · 020 79319490
~50 mSW1V1JU · 02078 34076
~150 mSW1W0LJ · 020 77308747
~250 mDentists
SW1V1AA
~300 mSW1W0RE
~300 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School, is ~200 m away.
Voluntary aided school
~200 mOther independent school
~300 mAcademy converter
~400 mOther independent school
~450 mFurther education
~600 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Cluster of boutique shops, delis and florists serving affluent locals
Long-established neighbourhood restaurant on Ebury Street
Legal, financial and consultancy firms concentrated near Victoria
Savills, Knight Frank and boutique agents active in SW1W
Gyms & leisure
Large health club with pool, gym and classes
~1.1 kmPrivate communal garden for residents of the surrounding square
~600 mContemporary art gallery in the Duke of York's HQ building
~1.2 kmTraditional Victorian pub on Passmore Street
~500 mIndependent art-house cinema near Victoria station
~900 mService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband across SW1W
Cable broadband available in parts of the postcode
EE, O2, Three and Vodafone provide good coverage here
Weekly refuse and recycling collections
Residential & community
Large purpose-built mansion flats, many converted to lateral apartments
Classic Belgravia-influenced white-painted town houses on grid streets
Some contemporary residential developments near Ebury Bridge
Owner-occupied, long leasehold and private-rented properties prevalent
Transport
Train & Tube
Victoria Station
Victoria
Sloane Square
Sloane Square
St James's Park Station
St Jamess Park
Pimlico Station
Pimlico
Bus stops
Buckingham Palace Road stops
Frequent services northbound to Victoria and southbound to Pimlico
Ebury Bridge Road stop
Routes connecting Chelsea, Victoria and the South Bank
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Ebury Bridge
Docking station with regular bike availability
Santander Cycles — Eccleston Square
Quietway-adjacent docking station for east–west cycling
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Westminster EV charging — Ebury Bridge Road
On-street electric vehicle charge points installed by Westminster
Defibrillators
AED — Ebury Bridge Community Area
Publicly accessible defibrillator near Ebury Bridge Road
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Victoria
Full-service branch near Victoria Station
Fuel stations
BP — Vauxhall Bridge Road
Petrol station south towards Pimlico
Places of worship
Victorian Gothic church serving Pimlico North parish
~400 mCatholic parish church in nearby Belgravia
~700 mElegant Belgravia church with active congregation
~600 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 1325% above the national average (969.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1402 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
SW1W commands some of the highest residential values in the UK, with period stock particularly sought after
Most flats are long-leasehold; freehold houses are rare and command a premium
Strong demand from professionals and diplomats keeps rental yields steady
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Generally moderate; Vauxhall Bridge Road contributes some NO₂ levels
Relatively quiet residential streets, with some Victoria Station traffic noise
Eccleston Square and Warwick Square provide leafy communal garden amenity
FAQs
Where exactly is SW1W 9SJ?
SW1W 9SJ is in the Pimlico North ward of the City of Westminster, central London, close to Ebury Street and the boundary of Belgravia, between Victoria and Chelsea.
Which council covers SW1W 9SJ?
The postcode falls within the City of Westminster, a Royal Borough that provides local government services including planning, housing and waste collection.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW1W 9SJ in?
SW1W 9SJ is in the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
What is the neighbourhood like around SW1W 9SJ?
The area is an affluent, quiet residential district of Victorian terraces and mansion blocks, with independent shops on Elizabeth Street, attractive garden squares and easy access to Chelsea and central London.
Are there schools near SW1W 9SJ?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What are approximate house prices in SW1W 9SJ?
SW1W 9SJ is in prime central London and property values are among the highest in the country; consult a local estate agent or Land Registry data for current figures.
Is SW1W 9SJ a good area to live?
Pimlico North is considered highly desirable — it offers beautiful Victorian architecture, leafy squares, low crime, excellent transport links and proximity to both Chelsea and Westminster.
What bus routes serve SW1W 9SJ?
Routes along Buckingham Palace Road and Ebury Bridge Road include the 11, 170, 211, C1 and C10, connecting to Victoria, Chelsea, Pimlico and beyond.
Nearby postcodes
Other postcodes near SW1W 9SJ:
Useful links
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