Victoria Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1H 0HZ is located in the St James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1H 0HZ, SW1H 0HX, SW1H 0HY, SW1P 1SB, SW1P 2HR, SW1P 1HE, SW1P 1RL, SW1P 1RR, SW1P 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1H 0HZ is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 46.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 54.9% | 53.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW1H 0HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62.3% | 57% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 33% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.5% | 62% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 29.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SW1H 0HZ this area, 4.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 74.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.9% | 74.6% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 40.8% |
| Other | 14% | 1.7% | -12.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 11.3% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 81.4% | 59.1% | -22.3% | 81.4% | -22.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 38.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.7% | 38.2% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -45.0% |
| European Union | 25.2% | 23.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 21.4% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 4.7% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.8% | 37.9% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -45.3% |
| 10+ Years | 15% | 20.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.9% | 10% | -5.9% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 15.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 13.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 15.9% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.7% | 76.7% | -25.0% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 7.4% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 11.3% | 0.3% | 11.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Street was 358.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the St James's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Victoria Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in St James's and the 175th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 47 Artillery Mansions, 75 Victoria Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,335,000 | 2025-05-01 | £1,163,765 |
| Flat 32 Artillery Mansions, 75 Victoria Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2025-02-28 | £882,429 |
| Flat 34 Artillery Mansions, 75 Victoria Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £853,000 | 2025-02-18 | £772,012 |
| Flat 36 Artillery Mansions, 75 Victoria Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,430,000 | 2022-10-03 | £1,149,639 |
| Flat 15 Artillery Mansions Victoria Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2021-06-24 | £627,824 |
SW1H 0HZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SW1H 0HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 191 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 46 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 3,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Morpeth Terrace , SW1P 1EP | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Academy Millbank Academy , SW1P 4HR | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 199 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,296 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 461 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 631 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Square School 79 Eccleston Square , SW1V 1PP | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Cuisine | 26 STRUTTON GROUND | 42 yd | |
| Yaatra | 4 GREYCOAT PLACE | 44 yd | |
| Maad | 36 STRUTTON GROUND | 46 yd | |
| Laughing Halibut | 38 STRUTTON GROUND | 48 yd | |
| Cold Spring Gardens-Formosa | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 2 GREYCOAT PLACE | 51 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One | 60 VICTORIA STREET | 204 yd | |
| Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd | 58 VICTORIA STREET | 204 yd | |
| Munich Cricket Club | 1 ABBEY ORCHARD STREET | 208 yd | |
| 8 Golden Horses | 120-122 HORSEFERRY ROAD | 228 yd | |
| Hub By Premier Inn | 15 DACRE STREET | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chun Fun How | 5 ARTILLERY ROW | 78 yd | |
| Food Works Turkish Kitchen | 51 STRUTTON GROUND | 80 yd | |
| Falafel Zaki Zaki Ltd | PITCH 1501, STRUTTON GROUND | 83 yd | |
| Greggs | 29-31 PALMER STREET | 179 yd | |
| Chez Antoinette | 22 PALMER STREET | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 10 ROCHESTER ROW | 178 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 62 VICTORIA STREET | 231 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2 MONCK STREET | 280 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | GROUND FLOOR, 10 CARDINAL WALK | 480 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-28 WARWICK WAY | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Andrews) HORSEFERRY ROAD | 99 yd | |
| St Ermin'S Hotel (Autograph Collection) CAXTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 245 yd |
| St Andrews Youth Club ALEC WIZARD HOUSE ALEC WIZARD HOUSE OLD PYE STREET | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Wellness Centre (Taj 51) Buckingham Gate | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Grange Wellington Hotel VINCENT SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Gymbox (Victoria) VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 325 yd |
| Bis VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Westminster School Sports Ground Vincent Square | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Westminster City School PALACE STREET | 373 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Victoria Cardinal Place) (Closed) Roebuck House Roebuck House Palace Street | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 233.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.