Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1A 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

211

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW1A 1BJ 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

76% of homes in SW1A 1BJ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

SW1A 1BJ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km 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 neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (909 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00023939 (shared with 217 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 1BJ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.1%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 1BJ are high at 909 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 person387
Other theft247
Violence and sexual offences159
Anti-social behaviour124
Shoplifting98

school Local Schools

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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.9 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.0 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.0 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Little Waitrose0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.9 km
  • Everwell0.9 km
  • Minamoto Kitchoan0.5 km
  • Odeon Cinema0.7 km
  • Sackville News0.5 km
  • + 94 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Blue Posts Public House0.9 km
  • Tequila Mockingbird1.0 km
  • Maison Estelle0.7 km
  • Caviar Kaspia London0.8 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

711 nearby
  • El Pronto0.8 km
  • Itsu0.9 km
  • Laughing Halibut0.9 km
  • Mathura0.9 km
  • Mio Restaurant Bar0.9 km
  • + 706 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Benugo Limited0.6 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.9 km
  • Dibs X Hamleys0.9 km
  • Eggrun0.6 km
  • Bubblelicious Tea0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

39 nearby
  • Haymarket Hotel0.6 km
  • The Trafalgar St James0.7 km
  • Indigo Hotel0.9 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.8 km
  • The Londoner Hotel0.8 km
  • + 34 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria1.0 km
  • London Charing Cross1.1 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.5 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