SW1A 1JR is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from St James's in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
SW1A 1JR is 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. 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 (773 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1JR are sourced from Output Area E00023937 (shared with 289 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1A 1JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1A 1JR.
208
45
£ 68,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 1JR 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 1JR 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1A 1JR. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1A 1JR are high at 773 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
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Blue Posts Public House1.0 km
- Cirque Du Soir1.0 km
- All Bar One0.7 km
- Caviar Kaspia London0.7 km
- Curzon Cinema0.7 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
645 nearby- Jinjuu0.9 km
- Joe & The Juice Uk Ltd1.0 km
- The East India Company Fine Foods1.0 km
- 50 Kalo0.9 km
- Boyds Grill And Wine Bar1.0 km
- + 640 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Dibs X Hamleys1.0 km
- Island Poke0.8 km
- Chez Antoinette0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Eggrun0.7 km
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Muji1.0 km
- Benugo Limited0.5 km
- Crest Trading Limited0.9 km
- Traf 24-70.7 km
- Bonne Bouche0.9 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- St James Court Hotel0.7 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.7 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.8 km
- Great Scotland Yard Hotel0.9 km
- Sofitel St James London/Wild Honey St James0.6 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Little Waitrose0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.9 km
- London Charing Cross1.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.4 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 Station0.4 km
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