SW1H postcode: what it's like to live there
The SW1H district covers City of Westminster, Nine Elms. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in SW1H
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from SW1H at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Victoria: 11 min by train, door to door
- Reading: 57 min by train, door to door
Primary schools nearby
- St Matthew's School, Westminster · SW1P 2DG · Good (2023) · Bottom 45% in England
- Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School · SW1P 2QQ · Remains Good (2024) · Top 7% in England
- St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School · SW1P 1EP · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Millbank Gardens Primary Academy · SW1P 4HR · Not yet inspected · Top 6% in England
- St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School · SW1W 0NL · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 5% in England
- Pimlico Primary · SW1V 3AT · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 45% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- The Grey Coat Hospital · SW1P 2DY · Outstanding (2022) · Top 5% in England
- Westminster City School · SW1E 5HJ · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 25% in England
- Pimlico Academy · SW1V 3AT · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 25% in England
- Oasis Academy South Bank · SE1 7HS · Outstanding (2024) · Top 19% in England
- Lilian Baylis Technology School · SE11 5QY · Outstanding (2023) · Top 43% in England
- Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School · SE1 6EX · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 37% in England
Neighbourhoods in SW1H
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SW1H | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Westminster | 96% | £802k | Very high | 4 min |
| Nine Elms | 3% | £1.00m | Very high | 11 min |
Questions
Where is the SW1H postcode?
SW1H covers 3 neighbourhoods in City of Westminster, Nine Elms, with 91 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SW1H?
The typical home price across SW1H's neighbourhoods is £802k, against £300k for England.
How long is the commute from SW1H?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Victoria 11 minutes; Reading 57 minutes.