Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1A 1EE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1EE 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 1EE 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 1EE 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 1EE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (1881 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1EE 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 1EE. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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Crime rates near SW1A 1EE are high at 1881 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 person677
Other theft412
Violence and sexual offences272
Shoplifting263
Anti-social behaviour223

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.1 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.1 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.1 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

823 nearby
  • Coco Curry House Ichibanya1.0 km
  • Primitivo1.0 km
  • The Porcupine Public House1.0 km
  • Adam & Eve0.7 km
  • Broadway Cafe0.8 km
  • + 818 more
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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Crispin'S Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Curzon Soho Cinema0.9 km
  • Good News0.9 km
  • Bonne Bouche1.0 km
  • Giolato1.0 km
  • + 94 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

44 nearby
  • Soho Hotel1.0 km
  • St James Court Hotel0.8 km
  • The Dilly0.4 km
  • Z Hotels Trafalgar1.0 km
  • Chesterfield Hotel0.7 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Lanserhof At The Arts Club0.4 km
  • Lio London0.7 km
  • Simmons Bar Leicester Square0.8 km
  • Tosi, Gorgonzola Bar0.8 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Chez Antoinette0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Bike-Drop0.5 km
  • Ensalada0.4 km
  • English National Opera0.9 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 4 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 Station0.2 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.3 km