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Living in Pimlico

Pimlico sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos.

Average to buy
£850k
Average rent (2-bed)
£2600/mo
vs London average
+54%
Est. to central London
~12 min
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How Pimlico scores

Safety8/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space6/10
Transport9/10
Diversity & inclusion6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly8/10
Buzz & nightlife6/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Pimlico gives you a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots and churches.

✓ a Lidl or Aldi✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ a Waitrose or M&S✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ veggie & vegan spots✓ churches

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Pimlico tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety; LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£850k — 54% above the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £2600 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £170k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Pimlico a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Pimlico scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 9/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.

How much does a home in Pimlico cost in 2026?

Around £850k on average to buy (54% above the London average) and roughly £2600 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £170k with a 10% deposit.

Is Pimlico well connected?

Pimlico scores 9/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 12 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Vauxhall£620k avg · safety 6/10Kennington£640k avg · safety 6/10Chelsea£1150k avg · safety 9/10
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