SW1A 0RS 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.
Within the SW1A district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 0RS are sourced from Output Area E00023945 (shared with 182 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1A 0RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1A 0RS.
492
31
£ 68,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 0RS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SW1A 0RS — age 31, 53% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1A 0RS. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1A 0RS 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.
school Local Schools
Evelina Hospital School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Oasis Academy South Bank
Oasis Academy Johanna
Millbank Academy
Westminster City School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SW1A0RS · Data under Open Government Licence