Vincent Square is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1P 2PF is located in the Vincent Square electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1P 2QW, SW1P 2QN, SW1P 2PQ, SW1P 2QL, SW1P 2LT, SW1P 2QG, SW1P 2EA, SW1P 2QD, SW1P 4BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW1P 2PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 SW1P 2PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 42.4% | 52.1% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 31.8% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 54.6% | 53.2% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 35.7% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 6.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 60.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 7.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.4% | 60.2% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Other | 12.2% | 2.8% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% 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% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 70.1% | 64.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 52.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 52.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 14.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 16.7% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57% | 52.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 28.9% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 6% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 8.5% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vincent Square was 114.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.2% lower than the St James's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vincent Square has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in St James's and the 181st lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 2 The Willows, 83 Vincent Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-06-10 | £762,110 |
| Flat 5 The Willows, 83 Vincent Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2021-06-22 | £1,046,415 |
| Flat 8 The Willows, 83 Vincent Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2017-10-31 | £1,050,330 |
| Flat 1A The Willows, 83 Vincent Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2013-03-20 | £519,938 |
| Flat 8 The Willows, 83 Vincent Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2012-09-13 | £1,216,875 |
SW1P 2PF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 933 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 | 1,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,895 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 | 3,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,918 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 | 137 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Primary School Erasmus Street , SW1P 4HR | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Gardens Primary Academy Erasmus Street , SW1P 4HR | - not rated | 441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Academy Millbank Academy , SW1P 4HR | - not rated | 441 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 | - not rated | 215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 215 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pimlico School Lupus Street , SW1V 3AT | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,765 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 674 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Academy 10 Grey Coat Place , SW1P 1SB | - not rated | 284 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 307 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Childrens' Hospital School Vincent Square , SW1P 2NS | - not rated | 343 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , London SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 497 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Public House | 2 REGENCY STREET | 113 yd | |
| Astral Cafe | 8 REGENCY PLACE | 116 yd | |
| Regency Cafe | GROUND FLOOR, 19 REGENCY STREET | 146 yd | |
| El Dionis Westminster | 120-122 HORSEFERRY ROAD | 160 yd | |
| Capita | 17-19 ROCHESTER ROW | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Golden Horses | 120-122 HORSEFERRY ROAD | 160 yd | |
| Munich Cricket Club | 1 ABBEY ORCHARD STREET | 462 yd | |
| All Bar One | 60 VICTORIA STREET | 467 yd | |
| Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd | 58 VICTORIA STREET | 467 yd | |
| Lane 7 | THIRD FLOOR, ZIG ZAG BUILDING, 70 VICTORIA STREET | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Works Turkish Kitchen | 51 STRUTTON GROUND | 291 yd | |
| Falafel Zaki Zaki Ltd | PITCH 1501, STRUTTON GROUND | 299 yd | |
| Chun Fun How | 5 ARTILLERY ROW | 362 yd | |
| Kimchimama | 28 UPPER TACHBROOK STREET | 448 yd | |
| Domino's | 17 WARWICK WAY | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 10 ROCHESTER ROW | 212 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2 MONCK STREET | 339 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 62 VICTORIA STREET | 470 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-28 WARWICK WAY | 472 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | GROUND FLOOR, 10 CARDINAL WALK | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster School Sports Ground Vincent Square | grass pitches | 59 yd |
| Grange Wellington Hotel VINCENT SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Andrews) HORSEFERRY ROAD | 212 yd | |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Michaels) REGENCY STREET | 394 yd | |
| St Andrews Youth Club ALEC WIZARD HOUSE ALEC WIZARD HOUSE OLD PYE STREET | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Gymbox (Victoria) VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Queen Mother Sports Centre VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| St Ermin'S Hotel (Autograph Collection) CAXTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| The Fitness Suite At Victoria Park Plaza VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Wellness Centre (Taj 51) Buckingham Gate | health and fitness suite | 574 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.