Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1A 1NE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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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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.

Theft from the person702
Other theft472
Violence and sexual offences302
Shoplifting291
Anti-social behaviour243

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.8 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 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 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.2 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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