Living in SW1H, Westminster
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SW1H in Westminster. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
House price index data isn't available for this area right now.
What actually sold around SW1H
27 recorded home sales on the streets around central SW1H in the last 2 years, with a median of £870,000 and a range from £300,000 to £16,500,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 4 CHRISTCHURCH HOUSE CAXTON STREET, SW1H 0PX | flat-maisonette | £650,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| FLAT 3 10 ABBEY ORCHARD STREET, SW1P 2JP | flat-maisonette | £632,500 | 2026-03-06 |
| FLAT 2 CAXTON HALL, 10 CAXTON STREET, SW1H 0AQ | flat-maisonette | £610,000 | 2026-02-24 |
| FLAT 33 VANDON COURT, 64 PETTY FRANCE, SW1H 9HE | flat-maisonette | £300,000 | 2026-02-13 |
| 16 WESTMINSTER PALACE GARDENS, SW1P 1RL | flat-maisonette | £870,000 | 2025-12-19 |
| FLAT 3 VANDON COURT, 64 PETTY FRANCE, SW1H 9HE | flat-maisonette | £405,500 | 2025-12-11 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
209 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grey Coat Hospital | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Crampton Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
105 state primary and 29 state secondary schools within range, plus 47 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
47 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyns Regents Park Prep, Arco Academy, Brighton College Prep Kensington, Cameron Vale School, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School and others.
All 47 fee-paying schools near SW1H, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
18 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Birkbeck College, City University, Courtauld Institute of Art, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Institute of Cancer Research, King's College London and others.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 33.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 27.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 5.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 5.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2977 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SW1H in 2026-06, most commonly other theft.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Westminster's figures.
Common questions about SW1H
What do houses actually sell for in SW1H?
The median of 27 recorded sales around central SW1H in the last 2 years is £870,000, ranging from £300,000 to £16,500,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SW1H?
209 schools sit within 3 miles of central SW1H, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SW1H?
2977 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW1H in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is SW1H at risk of flooding?
Central SW1H sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SW1H a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £870,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2977 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SW1H safe?
2977 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW1H in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SW1H or SW1E, SW1H or SW1A, SW1H or SW1Y.
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