Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1A 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1A 1AG.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW1A 1AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SW1A 1AG has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SW1A 1AG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Covent Garden in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW1A 1AG is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1493 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00023933 (shared with 150 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 1AG. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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Crime rates near SW1A 1AG are high at 1493 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person2421
Other theft2018
Violence and sexual offences1279
Anti-social behaviour966
Shoplifting680

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.2 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.4 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.4 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils1.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

65 nearby
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.7 km
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.7 km
  • New Ambassadors Theatre0.4 km
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1097 nearby
  • Amarcord Museum0.9 km
  • BARN JU0.9 km
  • Blank Street0.8 km
  • Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
  • Break Point0.7 km
  • + 1092 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

118 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • SUKOSHI0.4 km
  • Vyta0.2 km
  • + 113 more
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Retailers - Other

220 nearby
  • Bury Food And Wine Store0.9 km
  • ZZ Food Express0.9 km
  • Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.9 km
  • Ole & Steen0.4 km
  • Boots the Chemist Ltd0.9 km
  • + 215 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
  • Dean St Town House0.7 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.7 km
  • Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel0.7 km
  • The Londoner Hotel0.4 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • TESCO0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.2 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.3 km
  • London Waterloo1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
  • London Charing Cross Rail Station0.3 km