SW1A 1AA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Westminster 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.
Day-to-day life in SW1A 1AA has the character 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (297 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00023938 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1A 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1A 1AA.
511
31
£ 68,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 1AA 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
With 65% economic activity and an average age of 31, SW1A 1AA is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1A 1AA. The average age is 30.8. 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 1AA are high at 297 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
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
458 nearby- Cafe Fresco0.7 km
- Cinnamon Club0.9 km
- Department For Education0.9 km
- Institute Of Directors1.0 km
- Ma La0.9 km
- + 453 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- The Acai Girls0.8 km
- Minamoto Kitchoan0.9 km
- Sackville News0.9 km
- Simply Fresh0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- + 64 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- The Athenaeum Hotel0.6 km
- The Berkeley0.9 km
- Chesterfield Hotel0.8 km
- Dover Hotel0.7 km
- Dukes Hotel0.5 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- 5 Hertford Street0.7 km
- Coach And Horses Public House1.0 km
- Caviar Kaspia London0.8 km
- Curzon Cinema0.8 km
- Park Lane Club0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Little Waitrose0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Barry'S Bootcamp0.9 km
- Green Shoots0.7 km
- Chun Fun How0.6 km
- Food Works Turkish Kitchen0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.5 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.1 km
- London Charing Cross1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1A1AA · Data under Open Government Licence