SW1A 1ER is a well-regarded residential area on St James'S Street, 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 1ER 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 (2316 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00023939 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES'S STREET, SW1A 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S STREET, SW1A 1ER.
211
42
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 1ER 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
76% of homes in SW1A 1ER 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1A 1ER. 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 1ER are high at 2316 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
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
837 nearby- Starbucks Coffee Company0.8 km
- Yeni0.7 km
- 123V0.9 km
- Ain'T Nothin' But0.7 km
- Amalfi Restaurant0.9 km
- + 832 more
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Lina Stores0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- Simply Fresh0.8 km
- Crispin'S Food & Wine0.8 km
- Curzon Soho Cinema0.9 km
- + 92 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Maddox Tavern0.8 km
- Mr Fogg's Apothecary1.0 km
- The Arts Theatre1.0 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd1.0 km
- The Beau Brummell0.5 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Mai Sushi1.0 km
- Regent Street Waffles0.9 km
- The Good Egg0.7 km
- Leon0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.3 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Little Waitrose1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- Soho Hotel0.9 km
- The Dilly0.4 km
- Z Hotels Trafalgar1.0 km
- London Hilton0.8 km
- Metropolitan Hotel0.8 km
- + 42 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.0 km
- London Victoria1.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.7 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
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Postcode Profile: SW1A1ER · Data under Open Government Licence