Alderney Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1V 4HF is located in the Pimlico North 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 Alderney Street, London, SW1V 4HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1V 4QG, SW1V 4EY, SW1V 4RS, SW1V 4NY, SW1V 4PY, SW1V 4QS, SW1V 4DF, SW1V 4DE, SW1V 2AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1V 4HF is primarily male, with 74.9% 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 | 53.3% | 25.1% | -28.2% | 51.0% | -25.9% |
| Male | 46.7% | 74.9% | 28.2% | 49.0% | 25.9% |
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 SW1V 4HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% 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 | 52.5% | 69.5% | 17.0% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 16.2% | -17.6% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (43.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.4% | 23.6% | -37.8% | 48.4% | -24.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 20% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -13.6% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 44.6% | 38.5% | 12.7% | 31.9% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 SW1V 4HF this area, 47.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 47.8% | 44.1% | 18.2% | 29.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -12.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -12.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.8% | 37.2% | -38.6% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 11% | 0.2% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 11.5% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 10.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.8% | 71.2% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 61% | 69.2% | 8.2% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 14.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 3.8% | -4.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.2% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 69.1% | 8.5% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 20.3% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 6.8% | -5.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 1.6% | -6.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 2.3% | -14.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alderney Street was 147.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Pimlico North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alderney Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Pimlico North and the 240th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75C Alderney Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £858,000 | 2023-12-14 | £721,884 |
| Second Floor Flat 83 Alderney Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £513,000 | 2023-09-04 | £451,887 |
| 89 Alderney Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,300,000 | 2022-05-18 | £2,864,558 |
| Flat 1 81 Alderney Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-05-28 | £690,719 |
| Flat 2 77 Alderney Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-04-19 | £467,274 |
SW1V 4HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 256 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Other | 22 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,931 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 | 2,536 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 | 2,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas' CofE Primary School St Barnabas Street , Pimlico SW1W 8PF | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Churchill Gardens Road , SW1V 3AG | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Gardens Primary Academy Ranelagh Road , Pimlico SW1V 3EU | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Primary Lupus Street , Westminster SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 651 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 191 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,554 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 | 2,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,550 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 | 4,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Square School 79 Eccleston Square , SW1V 1PP | - not rated | 376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland School 39 Graham Terrace , SW1W 8JF | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Inchbald School of Design 7 Eaton Gate , SW1W 9BA | - not rated | 885 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Alderney Street | 117 ALDERNEY STREET | 114 yd | |
| Artist Residence | 52 CAMBRIDGE STREET | 142 yd | |
| Holland House | 53-54 ECCLESTON SQUARE | 185 yd | |
| Millies Cookies | 37 ECCLESTON SQUARE | 199 yd | |
| Cafe Foresta | 95 CHARLWOOD STREET | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Taps | 27 GILLINGHAM STREET | 499 yd | |
| The River Bar | 29 Circus Road West, London | 832 yd | |
| Vagabond Wines | Circus Village West, 12 Circus Road West | 954 yd | |
| Vagabond Wines | 77 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD | 965 yd | |
| Lane 7 | THIRD FLOOR, ZIG ZAG BUILDING, 70 VICTORIA STREET | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaded Wraps | 37 ECCLESTON SQUARE | 199 yd | |
| Gail'S Bakery | 26 CHURTON STREET | 425 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet At Sainsbury's Pimlico | CONCESSION, 99 WILTON ROAD | 459 yd | |
| Domino's | 17 WARWICK WAY | 469 yd | |
| Kimchimama | 28 UPPER TACHBROOK STREET | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 93-95 LUPUS STREET | 293 yd | |
| Tesco | 18-28 WARWICK WAY | 446 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 GATLIFF ROAD | 556 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-20 ELIZABETH STREET | 606 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS SU29, VICTORIA PLACE, 115 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Gardens ELGAR HOUSE ELGAR HOUSE CHURCHILL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 341 yd |
| Pimlico Academy LUPUS STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Queen Mother Sports Centre VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 520 yd |
| Grosvenor Waterside Health & Leisure Spa 7A 7A ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| The Fitness Suite At Victoria Park Plaza VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Dolphin Fitness Club DOLPHIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Grange Wellington Hotel VINCENT SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Francis Holland School GRAHAM TERRACE | 813 yd | |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Michaels) REGENCY STREET | 865 yd | |
| Westminster School Sports Ground Vincent Square | grass pitches | 871 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 | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.