SW1A 1NE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from St James's in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (1751 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1NE are sourced from Output Area E00023939 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1A 1NE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1A 1NE.
211
42
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 1NE 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 1NE 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 1NE. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1A 1NE are high at 1751 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
794 nearby- The Porcupine Public House1.0 km
- Oka Restaurant0.7 km
- Arang Restaurant0.7 km
- Bafarat Cafe0.5 km
- Crumbs & Doilies0.7 km
- + 789 more
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Holland And Barrett0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Whole Foods Market0.5 km
- Argyll News1.0 km
- Little Fresh0.8 km
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Indigo Hotel0.8 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.8 km
- 410.9 km
- The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.9 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.6 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Friendly Society0.8 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.9 km
- Maison Estelle0.5 km
- Caviar Kaspia London0.6 km
- Curzon Cinema0.6 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Bubblelicious Tea0.6 km
- Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.9 km
- KALEIDO ROLLS0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsburys1.0 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Little Waitrose1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross1.1 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 Station0.2 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1A1NE · Data under Open Government Licence