John Islip Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1P 4FE 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 2016-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Islip Street, London, SW1P 4FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1P 4LG, SW1P 4LQ, SW1P 4JA, SW1P 4JB, SW1P 4JD, SW1P 4JE, SW1P 4JF, SW1P 4JG, SW1P 4JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW1P 4FE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 4FE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 52.7% | 45.1% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 46.9% | 9.6% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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 (97.8%) 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 | 62.4% | 72.3% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 23.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 25.5% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -11.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around SW1P 4FE this area, 9.6% 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 71.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 7.8% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 66% | 71.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.6% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 21.8% | 18.5% | 1.6% | 20.2% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 4.2% | -4.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 69.1% | 48.6% | -20.5% | 81.4% | -32.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 18.2% 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 | 50.3% | 18.2% | -32.1% | 83.2% | -65.0% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 13.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 14.9% | 24.8% | 9.9% | 0.8% | 24.0% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 32.8% | 21.2% | 5.6% | 27.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 18.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.5% 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 | 49.7% | 18.2% | -31.5% | 83.2% | -65.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 17.5% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 22.6% | 11.0% | 2.9% | 19.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 27.7% | 17.2% | 2.2% | 25.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 13.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 23.4% | 76.7% | -53.3% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 13.1% | 1.5% | 11.6% |
| Turkey | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 11.7% | 0.2% | 11.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 10.2% | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central Asia | 9.5% | 0.0% | 9.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Buddhist | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Islip Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pimlico North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 121 Abell House 31 John Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2026-02-06 | £711,899 |
| Apartment 12 Abell House 31 John Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2025-12-23 | £2,264,276 |
| Apartment 93 Abell House 31 John Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2025-10-03 | £2,067,280 |
| Apartment 139 Abell House 31 John Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2025-09-12 | £1,265,105 |
| Apartment 32 Abell House 31 John Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £794,220 | 2025-06-25 | £586,659 |
SW1P 4FE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW1P 4FE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 891 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 | 1,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 3,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbank Primary School Erasmus Street , SW1P 4HR | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Gardens Primary Academy Erasmus Street , SW1P 4HR | - not rated | 315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Academy Millbank Academy , SW1P 4HR | - not rated | 315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pimlico School Lupus Street , SW1V 3AT | - not rated | 954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 5,188 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 | 794 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 | 895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,576 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 | 2,442 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , London SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 589 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy 10 Grey Coat Place , SW1P 1SB | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burberry | 1A PAGE STREET | 56 yd | |
| London Early Years Foundation | 121 MARSHAM STREET | 97 yd | |
| Burrito Kitchen | 30 MILLBANK | 139 yd | |
| Mitie Group PLC | GREAT MINSTER HOUSE, 76 MARSHAM STREET | 194 yd | |
| Sapori Cafe | 60 HORSEFERRY ROAD | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Golden Horses | 120-122 HORSEFERRY ROAD | 444 yd | |
| The Windmill | 44 Lambeth High Street, London | 547 yd | |
| The Rose | 35 Albert Embankment, London | 596 yd | |
| Munich Cricket Club | 1 ABBEY ORCHARD STREET | 662 yd | |
| Zeitgeist @ The Jolly Gardeners | The Jolly Gardeners Public House, 49-51 Black Prince Road | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger And Beyond | Arch 112, Randall Road | 589 yd | |
| The Pizza Room | Arch 112, Randall Road | 589 yd | |
| Butchies Unit 6 | Arch 112, Randall Road | 589 yd | |
| Yummy Vegan Unit 8 | Arch 112, Randall Road | 589 yd | |
| Panza Mia | Arch 112, Randall Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2 MONCK STREET | 429 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 ROCHESTER ROW | 672 yd | |
| M\& S Simply Food \& Cafe | North Wing, St Thomas' Hospital | 822 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 62 VICTORIA STREET | 887 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-28 WARWICK WAY | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Defra NOBEL HOUSE NOBEL HOUSE SMITH SQUARE | 297 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Millbank Westminster) MILLBANK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 436 yd |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Michaels) REGENCY STREET | 441 yd | |
| Westminster School Sports Ground Vincent Square | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| St Andrews Youth Club ALEC WIZARD HOUSE ALEC WIZARD HOUSE OLD PYE STREET | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Andrews) HORSEFERRY ROAD | 605 yd | |
| Grange Wellington Hotel VINCENT SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Bis VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Archbishop Davidsons Institute Youth & Community Centre Youth & Community Centre Lambeth Road | 796 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 | 500 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 537.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 511.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.