SW1P 2QS is an active urban area located 0.5km from Westminster 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1P 2QS are sourced from Output Area E00023953 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1P 2QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1P 2QS.
147
37
£ 68,800 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1P 2QS 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
Cultural diversity defines SW1P 2QS — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1P 2QS. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 2QS are high at 157 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Millbank Academy
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Westminster City School
Pimlico Academy
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
309 nearby- Old Queen Street Cafe0.7 km
- Red Lion Public House0.9 km
- The Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Breathing Space Cafe0.9 km
- Casa Madeira1.0 km
- + 304 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Madeira Deli \& Off Licence1.0 km
- Ckazka0.2 km
- Eureka Newsagents0.6 km
- Euro Foods0.5 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Crowne Plaza London0.9 km
- Comfort Inn Victoria0.8 km
- Eccleston Square Hotel0.9 km
- Enricho Hotel0.8 km
- Oyo Vegas Hotel0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Windmill0.9 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.0 km
- All Bar One0.4 km
- Victoria Taps0.6 km
- The Other Place0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- M\& S Simply Food \& Cafe1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Burger And Beyond1.0 km
- KungFu Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Pasta Evangelists Unit 91.0 km
- Tako1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 31 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.8 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.1 km
- Vauxhall1.2 km
Bus Stops
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.5 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.5 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1P2QS · Data under Open Government Licence