Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1A 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1DD 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 1DD 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 1DD 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.

This is 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 (882 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1DD 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 1DD. 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.

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

Crime rates near SW1A 1DD are high at 882 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 person395
Other theft286
Violence and sexual offences169
Anti-social behaviour149
Shoplifting115

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

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

703 nearby
  • Imperial Treasure Waterloo0.5 km
  • Restaurant Associates0.2 km
  • Abokado0.8 km
  • Apax Partners Worldwide Llp0.5 km
  • Aquavit London0.6 km
  • + 698 more
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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Simply Fresh0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • ALL MART1.0 km
  • Chinatown Bakery0.8 km
  • + 93 more
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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.8 km
  • Munich Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Beau Brummell0.6 km
  • Cirque Du Soir0.9 km
  • Clubhouse 50.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Little Waitrose0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Chun Fun How0.9 km
  • Food Works Turkish Kitchen1.0 km
  • Leon0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • AMT Coffee Ltd0.8 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

38 nearby
  • Indigo Hotel0.9 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.9 km
  • Haymarket Hotel0.7 km
  • The Trafalgar St James0.7 km
  • 410.8 km
  • + 33 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