Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1A 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1A 0AA.

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Population

492

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 68,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW1A 0AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SW1A 0AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 53% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW1A 0AA is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Westminster Abbey in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (578 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00023945 (shared with 182 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1A 0AA. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.7%
Asian / British Asian19.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1A 0AA are high at 578 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences555
Theft from the person443
Other theft261
Anti-social behaviour198
Public order164

school Local Schools

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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.5 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.8 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy South Bank

Outstanding717 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Millbank Academy

Outstanding257 pupils1.0 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza London0.9 km
  • Novotel London Waterloo0.7 km
  • The Westminster London0.7 km
  • The Trafalgar St James0.9 km
  • St James Court Hotel0.9 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Chew Fun0.7 km
  • Mimo Pastry0.8 km
  • Pure0.9 km
  • Benugo Limited0.8 km
  • Candy World0.9 km
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • A P Food Express0.6 km
  • Whistlestop0.9 km
  • ZZ Food Express0.5 km
  • Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.2 km
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

275 nearby
  • Black & Blue Restaurant0.9 km
  • Maria's Cafe0.9 km
  • Okan0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • The Strings0.5 km
  • + 270 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • M\& S Simply Food \& Cafe0.4 km
  • Little Waitrose0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.6 km
  • All Bar One0.6 km
  • Namco Funscape0.5 km
  • Slug \& Lettuce0.6 km
  • 8 Golden Horses0.8 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.9 km
  • London Waterloo1.0 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Westminster Underground Station0.1 km
  • Westminster Underground Station0.1 km
  • Westminster Underground Station0.2 km
  • Westminster Underground Station0.2 km
  • Westminster Underground Station0.2 km