Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

ST JAMES'S STREET, SW1A 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S STREET, SW1A 1EF.

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Population

211

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW1A 1EF 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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4/10
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Area Character

SW1A 1EF is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

SW1A 1EF is a well-regarded residential area on St James'S Street, 0.3km 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 1EF offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (1875 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00023939 (shared with 217 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 1EF. 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

White / British68.1%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 1EF are high at 1875 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 person601
Other theft373
Violence and sexual offences249
Shoplifting224
Anti-social behaviour210

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 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 pupils1.1 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.1 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

790 nearby
  • Coco Curry House Ichibanya1.0 km
  • The Porcupine Public House1.0 km
  • Bella Italia0.8 km
  • Bun House0.9 km
  • Burger King (Uk) Ltd0.9 km
  • + 785 more
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Retailers - Other

103 nearby
  • Cineworld0.8 km
  • Ole & Steen1.0 km
  • Common Purpose Training Ltd0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Lina Stores0.8 km
  • + 98 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

41 nearby
  • The Londoner Hotel0.7 km
  • Browns Hotel0.5 km
  • St James Hotel & Club0.2 km
  • Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.3 km
  • The Athenaeum Hotel0.7 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • The Casino At The Empire0.8 km
  • Cirque Du Soir0.8 km
  • Oswalds0.6 km
  • Vaga Bond1.0 km
  • Maddox Tavern0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Little Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Monga0.9 km
  • The Good Egg0.8 km
  • Green Shoots0.6 km
  • Chun Fun How0.9 km
  • Leon0.8 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.0 km
  • London Victoria1.1 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.6 km

Bus Stops

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