SW1A 1EA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km 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 1EA offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (2017 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00023939 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1A 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1A 1EA.
211
42
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 1EA 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 1EA 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 1EA. 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
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 1EA are high at 2017 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
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
824 nearby- Coco Curry House Ichibanya1.0 km
- Primitivo1.0 km
- The Porcupine Public House0.9 km
- Bella Italia0.8 km
- Bun House0.9 km
- + 819 more
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- Cineworld0.8 km
- Ole & Steen1.0 km
- Common Purpose Training Ltd0.5 km
- Boots The Chemist1.0 km
- Lina Stores0.8 km
- + 101 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- The Londoner Hotel0.7 km
- Browns Hotel0.5 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.2 km
- Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.3 km
- The Athenaeum Hotel0.7 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- The Casino At The Empire0.8 km
- Cirque Du Soir0.8 km
- Oswalds0.6 km
- Vaga Bond1.0 km
- Maddox Tavern0.9 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Little Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- The Co Operative Group0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Monga0.8 km
- The Good Egg0.8 km
- Green Shoots0.6 km
- Chun Fun How1.0 km
- Leon0.8 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.0 km
- London Victoria1.1 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1A1EA · Data under Open Government Licence