SW1A 1BS is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km 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 1BS are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (909 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00023939 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1A 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1A 1BS.
211
42
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 1BS 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
76% of homes in SW1A 1BS 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1A 1BS. 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
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 SW1A 1BS are high at 909 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Little Waitrose0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.9 km
- Everwell0.9 km
- Minamoto Kitchoan0.5 km
- Odeon Cinema0.7 km
- Sackville News0.5 km
- + 94 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.7 km
- Blue Posts Public House0.9 km
- Tequila Mockingbird1.0 km
- Maison Estelle0.7 km
- Caviar Kaspia London0.8 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
711 nearby- El Pronto0.8 km
- Itsu0.9 km
- Laughing Halibut0.9 km
- Mathura0.9 km
- Mio Restaurant Bar0.9 km
- + 706 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Benugo Limited0.6 km
- Coco Di Mama0.9 km
- Dibs X Hamleys0.9 km
- Eggrun0.6 km
- Bubblelicious Tea0.8 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- Haymarket Hotel0.6 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.7 km
- Indigo Hotel0.9 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.8 km
- The Londoner Hotel0.8 km
- + 34 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.0 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
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Postcode Profile: SW1A1BS · Data under Open Government Licence