SW1A 1DR is a well-regarded residential area on Catherine Wheel Yard, 0.4km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 (880 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.6M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00023937 (shared with 289 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATHERINE WHEEL YARD, SW1A 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE WHEEL YARD, SW1A 1DR.
208
45
£ 68,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 1DR 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 1DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.6M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1A 1DR. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 2,000,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,000,000
Flat
£ 1,465,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1A 1DR are high at 880 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 George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Little Fresh0.7 km
- The Hummingbird Bakery0.9 km
- William Hill1.0 km
- Holland And Barrett1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- 410.8 km
- The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.8 km
- Indigo Hotel0.9 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.9 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.7 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
695 nearby- Mood0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Pure0.9 km
- Therapie Clinic Victoria St0.9 km
- Kua' Aina1.0 km
- + 690 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- The Friendly Society0.9 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.8 km
- Caviar Kaspia London0.6 km
- Curzon Cinema0.6 km
- Park Lane Club0.7 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Bubblelicious Tea0.7 km
- KALEIDO ROLLS0.8 km
- Benugo Limited0.7 km
- Coco Di Mama0.9 km
- Eggrun0.6 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co Operative Group1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.0 km
- London Charing Cross1.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1A1DR · Data under Open Government Licence