Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1A 1BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

208

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW1A 1BA 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW1A 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

SW1A 1BA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from St James's 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.

The people who live in SW1A 1BA are typical 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. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (661 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00023937 (shared with 289 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 1BA. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.3%
Asian / British Asian15.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed18.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1A 1BA are high at 661 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 person325
Other theft198
Violence and sexual offences137
Anti-social behaviour112
Vehicle crime64

school Local Schools

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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.9 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.0 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Hedonism Wines1.0 km
  • Lina Stores1.0 km
  • Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.9 km
  • American Candy Shop0.8 km
  • Essentials0.8 km
  • + 75 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

37 nearby
  • The Athenaeum Hotel0.6 km
  • St James Court Hotel0.6 km
  • Corinthia Hotel London1.0 km
  • Great Scotland Yard Hotel0.9 km
  • Sofitel St James London/Wild Honey St James0.6 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • 5 Hertford Street0.7 km
  • Coach And Horses Public House0.8 km
  • Maddox Tavern1.0 km
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Blue Posts Public House1.0 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

644 nearby
  • Arro Coffee0.6 km
  • Bacchanalia1.0 km
  • Benugo Limited0.7 km
  • Caffe In0.6 km
  • Da Corradi Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 639 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Green Shoots0.6 km
  • The Good Egg0.9 km
  • Benugo Limited0.6 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.8 km
  • Dumdum Donutterie0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • The Co Operative Group1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria0.9 km
  • London Charing Cross1.1 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.4 km