SW1A 1BN 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.
For renters and young professionals, SW1A 1BN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (1338 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00023939 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1A 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1A 1BN.
211
42
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 1BN 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
SW1A 1BN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1A 1BN. 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
Economic Activity
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 1BN are high at 1338 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
756 nearby- Sunflower Cafe Restaurant1.0 km
- Jinjuu0.9 km
- Joe & The Juice Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Leon1.0 km
- No Salt1.0 km
- + 751 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Blue Posts Public House0.9 km
- Tequila Mockingbird1.0 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.8 km
- Luxx0.5 km
- Caviar Kaspia London0.7 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Dibs X Hamleys0.9 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe1.0 km
- Benugo Limited0.7 km
- Coco Di Mama0.9 km
- Eggrun0.6 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
107 nearby- Everwell0.9 km
- Benugo Limited0.4 km
- Crest Trading Limited0.8 km
- Traf 24-70.6 km
- Crispin'S Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 102 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
40 nearby- Citadines Prestige Trafalgar Square0.9 km
- Karma Sanctum Soho0.7 km
- Chesterfield Hotel0.7 km
- Dover Hotel0.2 km
- Dukes Hotel0.1 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- The Co Operative Group0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.0 km
- London Charing Cross1.0 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.6 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: SW1A1BN · Data under Open Government Licence