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Property for sale or rent in Victoria SW1
Victoria Railway Station was built to serve the Great Exhibition of 1851. Today, Victoria is one of the leading rail hubs in the UK, serving all the South of the UK, and many destinations to the South West and East of London.
Victoria is home to some good restaurants, plenty of department stores and several theatres and clubs. As for green spaces, you’re spoiled for choice, with both St James Park and Green Park on your doorstep.
In addition, Victoria hosts several government departments, so there are numerous civil servants to be seen. And not a few MPs either – it’s handy for the House of Commons. Also, with the proximity of the Train Station and Coach Station, many backpackers – there are lots of cheap hotels and hostels, alongside high end examples such as the Grosvenor.
But there’s also an increasing number of young professionals to be found. Once seen as dull and uninspiring, Victoria is now becoming a highly attractive location. It certainly has a great deal to recommend it.
Properties in Victoria
Victoria property prices are high. A large number of houses have been converted, being divided into large flats, many around garden squares. There are also many imposing mansion blocks. As it’s so close to Belgravia and Chelsea, not to mention the West End, and has such good transport links, it’s a highly attractive area to live in.
In addition, Victoria is a designated ‘Opportunity Area’ in the Mayor’s London Plan, which means it’s going to be the focus of various expansion and regeneration projects, including commercial and residential growth. Once seen as dull and gloomy, Victoria is definitely a place to consider moving to.
New developments include Howick Place, previously a Royal Mail sorting office, but now housing residential space, as well as shops, galleries, offices and more. Another tip for the future is the area to the east of Vauxhall Bridge Road. Previously heavily commercial, residential conversions are transforming this neighbourhood.
Buying or renting in Victoria – useful information
Transport links – Victoria Station is one of the leading transport hubs in London, and besides Victoria, nearby tubes include Westminster, St James Park and Pimlico. In addition, Victoria Coach Station offers budget coach travel right across the UK. For more details, see Transport for London
Schools – Notable schools in Victoria include the Westminster City School for boys, Grey Coat Hospital for girls and the leading independent Westminster School. There are also good local primaries. For more information, check out Westminster in the School League Tables
Places of interest in Victoria – Buckingham Palace • St James Park • Westminster Cathedral • Westminster Abbey • Houses of Parliament
Local Authority – Westminster. Details of amenities, council tax rates and more are on the Westminster Council website
Find out more about property in Victoria
Outlet Estate Agents offer a selection of properties in and around Victoria, mostly conversions of one kind or another, and including some spacious flats. For current listings, see properties for sale or to rent in Victoria
In addition, anyone with property to rent or for sale in Victoria, or anywhere in the SW1 postcode is welcome to contact us.
You may also want to browse some of our property guides in nearby areas, including:
Belgravia Property Guide
Pimlico Property Guide
Chelsea Property Guide
Knightsbridge Property Guide
For more information on living, buying, selling, renting or letting in Victoria, please contact us
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