SW1A 1LR 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.
The people who live in SW1A 1LR are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 (1218 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00023937 (shared with 289 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1A 1LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1A 1LR.
208
45
£ 68,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 1LR 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW1A 1LR spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1LR. 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 1LR are high at 1218 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
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Hedonism Wines0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- Simply Fresh0.9 km
- Lina Stores0.8 km
- West One Food Fayre1.0 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- The Athenaeum Hotel0.5 km
- The Biltmore Mayfair0.9 km
- Soho Hotel1.0 km
- London Hilton0.7 km
- Metropolitan Hotel0.7 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- 5 Hertford Street0.5 km
- Coach And Horses Public House0.6 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd1.0 km
- The Beau Brummell0.6 km
- Maddox Tavern0.7 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
738 nearby- Arro Coffee0.4 km
- Bacchanalia0.7 km
- Baxter Storey Limited1.0 km
- Benugo Limited0.5 km
- Caffe In0.4 km
- + 733 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Green Shoots0.4 km
- Leon0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- AMT Coffee Ltd0.9 km
- Mai Sushi1.0 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.1 km
- London Charing Cross1.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Green Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1A1LR · Data under Open Government Licence