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Belgravia

Stucco squares, embassies, ultra-prime discretion

Belgravia area

Price per sqft

$2,300-$3,300 (£1,750-2,500, relo estimate)

Population

~205,000 Westminster borough | ~8.9M Greater London

Crime scale

Low for United Kingdom

349.9 offences per 1,000, City of Westminster, 2024

Overview

Belgravia is London's most formal prime address: white stucco squares, embassies and the Grosvenor Estate's freeholds. It suits ultra-high-net-worth buyers who want discretion and security. Prices here are down nearly 30% from their 2014 peak.

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  • School fit

    4/5

    Eaton House and Hill House nearby; the Kensington and Chelsea independents are minutes away.

  • Tax position

    2/5

    Income tax up to 45%; the four-year foreign income and gains regime replaced non-dom status in 2025; SDLT surcharges on purchase.

  • Commute

    4/5

    Victoria and Hyde Park Corner stations; Heathrow 35 to 45 minutes; Victoria for Gatwick Express.

  • Family network density

    3/5

    International ultra-high-net-worth owners, many part-year residents.

  • Inventory in price band

    1/5

    Much of the area is Grosvenor Estate leasehold; lease length and estate covenants matter as much as the house.

Best for

  • · Ultra-high-net-worth buyers wanting discretion
  • · Family offices wanting a central London base
  • · Buyers seeking value against the 2014 peak

Key neighborhoods

  • · Belgrave Square, embassy-lined square
  • · Eaton Square, grand stucco terraces
  • · Chester Square, quieter streets

Commute and access

Victoria and Hyde Park Corner stations; Heathrow 35 to 45 minutes; Victoria for Gatwick Express.

Housing profile

Much of the area is Grosvenor Estate leasehold; lease length and estate covenants matter as much as the house. SDLT surcharges apply.

Key tradeoffs

  • · Many homes sit empty part of the year
  • · Estate leasehold and covenants
  • · Down nearly 30% from 2014 peak, so further falls are possible

Demographics

International ultra-high-net-worth owners, many part-year residents.

Schools overview

Eaton House and Hill House nearby; the Kensington and Chelsea independents are minutes away.

Restaurants & bars

Where we would take you in your first month in Belgravia. A handful of places locals return to, picked by relo for a family dinner, a celebration or meeting new neighbours, so you can skip the trial and error and feel at home sooner.

  • Motcombs

    Restaurant and bar · Motcomb Street

    Neighbourhood brasserie on Motcomb Street since 1982, with an all-day bar.

  • Amaya

    Restaurant · Halkin Arcade

    Michelin-starred Indian grill built around tandoor, tawa and sigri sharing plates.

  • Hunan

    Restaurant · Pimlico Road

    Family-run Chinese since 1982 with no menu: the kitchen cooks to your appetite.

  • The Thomas Cubitt

    Restaurant and bar · Elizabeth Street

    Georgian pub on Elizabeth Street with dining rooms upstairs.

  • The Grenadier

    Bar · Wilton Row

    Small mews pub behind Belgrave Square, reached on foot or by taxi only.

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Sources

  1. Price per sqft: relo estimate, read 20 October 2026.
  2. Population: ONS mid-year population estimates, Greater London (relo estimate), read 20 October 2026.
  3. Crime rate: Time Out: London boroughs with the highest and lowest crime rates, read 20 October 2026.
  4. Photo: Photo: Philafrenzy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, read 20 October 2026.