Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

RUSSELL COURT, SW1A 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL COURT, SW1A 1DA.

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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 1DA 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 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £7.7M.

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SW1A 1DA is a well-regarded residential area on Russell Court, 0.4km from St James's in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW1A 1DA offers 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. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (1011 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £7.7M.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1DA 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 1DA. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 5,991,678

3 sales · Mean £ 5,530,559

Terraced

£ 6,419,550

3 sales · Mean £ 6,446,366

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

Crime rates near SW1A 1DA are high at 1011 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 person429
Other theft304
Violence and sexual offences208
Anti-social behaviour180
Shoplifting155

school Local Schools

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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.8 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.0 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.0 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.1 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • Hedonism Wines0.9 km
  • Lina Stores0.9 km
  • Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology1.0 km
  • Bonne Bouche0.9 km
  • Giolato0.9 km
  • + 93 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

38 nearby
  • The Athenaeum Hotel0.6 km
  • St James Court Hotel0.7 km
  • Indigo Hotel0.9 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.8 km
  • The Dilly0.5 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • 5 Hertford Street0.6 km
  • Coach And Horses Public House0.7 km
  • Maddox Tavern0.9 km
  • Cirque Du Soir0.9 km
  • Maison Estelle0.6 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

723 nearby
  • Arro Coffee0.6 km
  • Bacchanalia0.9 km
  • Benugo Limited0.6 km
  • Caffe In0.5 km
  • China Tang1.0 km
  • + 718 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Green Shoots0.5 km
  • The Good Egg0.8 km
  • Monga0.9 km
  • Benugo Limited0.7 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Little Waitrose0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 2 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 Station0.2 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.3 km