The location is unbeatable but not much else going for it
Just moved in· 2y ago
SW1W · London
123 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9SR
· SW1W 9SR
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3.5/ 5 · 2 reviews
Landlord4.0
Condition—
Value2.0
Area5.0
Agent—
So much love for Andy! Would recommend if you love the city! Verified
Just moved in· 2y ago
My experience with my landlord has been exceptional. They are always quick to address any maintenance issues and are extremely understanding and accommodating. I appreciate their professionalism and attentiveness as a landlord.
Is the area liveable?
Context for SW1W — each tile answers a question renters actually ask.
Is it safe?
Average crime
Most reports are anti-social behaviour
A guide to local crime from police data. The live monthly figure loads when an exact location is available.
Estimatedata.police.uk · illustrative · 2026
Getting around
Rail & bus nearby
Local connections vary by street
A general read on getting around without a car. We don’t yet have a station fix for this area.
EstimateEstimate · illustrative · 2026
Who rents here
37% are renters
A renter-heavy area
The share of households that rent privately (rather than own or rent socially), from the 2021 Census. Higher means more of your neighbours rent too.
EstimateCensus 2021 · illustrative · 2021
Deprivation
Less deprived
Decile 7 of 10 · 1 = most deprived
Where this neighbourhood sits on the government’s Index of Multiple Deprivation. Decile 1 is England’s most-deprived 10%; decile 10 the least. It blends income, employment, health, crime, housing and more.
EstimateIoD 2019 · illustrative · 2019
Will WFH work?
Yes — full-fibre
Gigabit broadband available
Whether fast home broadband for working from home is available here. Superfast is ≥30 Mbps; full-fibre/gigabit is much faster.
EstimateOfcom 2025 · illustrative · 2025
Council tax
£1,887/yr
Band D total · London
The total yearly Band D council tax a resident pays here — the council’s own charge plus county, GLA, police and fire precepts. Your actual bill depends on your property’s valuation band.
Estimategov.uk · illustrative · 2026/27
To buy here
£510k median
Median sold price, all home types
A guide to local sale prices. The live HM Land Registry average loads when the local authority is known.
EstimateLand Registry · illustrative · 2026
Flood risk
Very low
Rivers, sea & surface water
The area’s long-term risk of flooding from rivers, the sea and surface water, per Environment Agency mapping.
EstimateEnvironment Agency · illustrative · 2025