SW1A 1BB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.5km from St James's in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (692 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00023937 (shared with 289 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1A 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1A 1BB.
208
45
£ 68,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SW1A 1BB — age 45, 26% ownership, 68% 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 1BB. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1A 1BB are high at 692 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.
school Local Schools
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
610 nearby- Paradise Soho1.0 km
- 1 Warwick0.8 km
- Apollo Theatre0.9 km
- Bubbleology1.0 km
- Caffe Concerto1.0 km
- + 605 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Minamoto Kitchoan0.6 km
- Odeon Cinema0.8 km
- Sackville News0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist1.0 km
- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.9 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- Haymarket Hotel0.8 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.8 km
- Chesterfield Hotel0.7 km
- Dover Hotel0.4 km
- Dukes Hotel0.2 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Caviar Kaspia London0.7 km
- Curzon Cinema0.7 km
- Park Lane Club0.8 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.7 km
- Luxx0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Eggrun0.7 km
- Benugo Limited0.6 km
- Coco Di Mama0.8 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.9 km
- Flank0.9 km
- + 31 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.9 km
- London Charing Cross1.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1A1BB · Data under Open Government Licence