Lowndes Square is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1X 9HD is located in the Knightsbridge & Belgravia 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 Lowndes Square, London, SW1X 9HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1X 9HE, SW1X 8EX, SW1X 8EY, SW1X 8EA, SW1X 9HB, SW1X 8LB, SW1X 9JJ, SW1X 8RN, SW1X 9JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1X 9HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 53.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 SW1X 9HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 46.3% | 44.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 39.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 75% | 65.4% | -9.6% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 15.9% | 25% | 9.1% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
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 SW1X 9HD this area, 7.8% 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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 2% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.7% | 12.7% | 9.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.9% | 65.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 21.3% | 3.9% | -17.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 68.8% | 64.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 15.9% | 9.3% | -6.6% | 0.6% | 8.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 33% 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 | 33.5% | 33% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -50.2% |
| European Union | 27.3% | 33.5% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 27.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 19.6% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.5% | 6.7% | -5.8% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27% 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 | 31.3% | 32.7% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -50.5% |
| 10+ Years | 21.6% | 27% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.1% | 15% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 12.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 12.8% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.1% | 76.7% | -30.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.6% | 1.5% | 8.1% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.9% | 37.2% | -21.3% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 13.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowndes Square was 407.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% lower than the Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lowndes Square has the 26th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hyde Park and the 157th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.3%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% 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 9 23 Lowndes Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,050,000 | 2024-10-24 | £1,841,647 |
| Flat 11 23 Lowndes Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2022-10-21 | £1,094,962 |
| Flat 10 23 Lowndes Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,210,000 | 2020-02-03 | £2,782,965 |
| Basement Room 11 23 - 25 Lowndes Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £23,680,000 | 2018-07-06 | £21,448,669 |
| Basement Room 12 23 - 25 Lowndes Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £23,680,000 | 2018-07-06 | £21,448,669 |
SW1X 9HD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
SW1X 9HD 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW1X 9HD 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 | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,063 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 | 3,172 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 | 3,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Sedding Street , Sloane Square SW1X 9DE | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT | - not rated | 928 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Draycott Avenue , SW3 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,678 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,137 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| More House School 22-24 Pont Street , Chelsea SW1X 0AA | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hill House School Hans Place , Knightsbridge SW1X 0EP | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsbridge School 67 Pont Street , SW1X 0BD | - not rated | 540 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex House School 68 Cadogan Square , SW1X 0EA | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Inchbald School of Design 7 Eaton Gate , SW1W 9BA | - not rated | 814 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrus | 1 KINNERTON STREET | 80 yd | |
| Zafferano Restaurant | 81 yd | ||
| Hocine's Kitchen | 18 MOTCOMB STREET | 86 yd | |
| The Fine Cheese Co. | 17 MOTCOMB STREET | 87 yd | |
| Ottolenghi | 13 MOTCOMB STREET | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gloucester | 187 Sloane Street, LONDON | 125 yd | |
| Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique | Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road | 397 yd | |
| The Beauchamp | 43-44 Beauchamp Place, LONDON | 608 yd | |
| Antelope | PUBLIC HOUSE, 22-24 Eaton Terrace | 701 yd | |
| Bunch of Grapes | Public House, 207 Brompton Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natashkino | 109-125 Knightsbridge, LONDON | 261 yd | |
| Carpo | 36 Hans Crescent, LONDON | 311 yd | |
| EAT BEETS LIMITED | Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road | 397 yd | |
| Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti Food Restaurant | 86 BROMPTON ROAD | 470 yd | |
| Ekook | 4 PARK CLOSE | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | GROUND, 27 MOTCOMB STREET | 116 yd | |
| Little Waitrose Ltd | 118 BROMPTON ROAD | 544 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 3 AND UNIT 4, MOREAU HOUSE, 112-120 BROMPTON ROAD | 551 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-20 ELIZABETH STREET | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knightsbridge Golf School (Closed) Lowndes Square | squash courts | 157 yd |
| The Peak Health Club & Spa CARLTON TOWER HOTEL CARLTON TOWER HOTEL CADOGAN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 163 yd |
| Berkeley Hotel WILTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 280 yd |
| More House School 22-24 22-24 PONT STREET | 340 yd | |
| The Bulgari, London KNIGHTSBRIDGE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 418 yd |
| The Lanesborough (Closed) LANESBOROUGH PLACE | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Sussex House School CADOGAN SQUARE | 705 yd | |
| Spa Intercontinental HAMILTON PLACE | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| St Thomas More Rc Language College CADOGAN STREET | 904 yd | |
| Livingwell Health Club (Park Lane) PARK LANE | health and fitness suite | 908 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 | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 17.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 17.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.