Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1P 2JG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1P 2JG.

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Population

165

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 68,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 94% social renting, SW1P 2JG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SW1P 2JG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Westminster Abbey in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW1P 2JG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 94% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (208 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1P 2JG are sourced from Output Area E00023950 (shared with 7 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 SW1P 2JG. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.3%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean11.2%
Other / Mixed24.2%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 SW1P 2JG are high at 208 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour559
Theft from the person395
Violence and sexual offences315
Other theft273
Public order138

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.0 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.3 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.4 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.5 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.6 km
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Millbank Academy

Outstanding257 pupils0.7 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • The Westminster London0.6 km
  • Crowne Plaza London1.0 km
  • Novotel London Waterloo1.0 km
  • Victoria Inn Hotel0.9 km
  • Citizenm London Victoria0.7 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

284 nearby
  • Benvenuti0.8 km
  • Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.8 km
  • Garside House Nursing Home0.8 km
  • London Early Years Foundation0.6 km
  • Lovage Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 279 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Domino'S Pizza0.8 km
  • Benugo Limited0.3 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.5 km
  • Dumdum Donutterie0.9 km
  • Chun Fun How0.3 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.2 km
  • Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop1.0 km
  • Popins0.9 km
  • Simply Fresh0.2 km
  • + 62 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.2 km
  • Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.4 km
  • Munich Cricket Club0.1 km
  • Victoria Taps0.8 km
  • The Other Place0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
  • Little Waitrose0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria0.9 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.3 km
  • London Charing Cross1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St. James's Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • St. James's Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • St. James's Park Underground Station0.3 km