Cost of Living in SW1V
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SW1V at a glance
Postcode district (SW1V)£713k
Median home price
882
Sales (last 5y)
+156%
vs national median
£260
Est. council tax / mo
3.8/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the SW1V postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in SW1V
Postcode district (SW1V)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £2,800,000 | 2 | +£2.39m |
| Terraced | £2,050,000 | 122 | +£1.83m |
| Flat | £655,000 | 914 | +£423k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in SW1V
Band G
Estimated band
£3,117
Estimated annual cost
£260
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (SW1V)SW1V sits at an average deprivation decile of 3.8 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 19 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 156% more than the national median.