Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

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

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

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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 1ES 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SW1A 1ES 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 1ES 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (2396 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1ES 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 1ES. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near SW1A 1ES are high at 2396 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 person884
Other theft589
Shoplifting323
Violence and sexual offences318
Anti-social behaviour264

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.8 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.1 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.2 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.3 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

855 nearby
  • Starbucks Coffee Company0.8 km
  • Yeni0.7 km
  • 123V0.8 km
  • Ain'T Nothin' But0.7 km
  • Amalfi Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 850 more
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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Lina Stores0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.5 km
  • Simply Fresh0.9 km
  • Little Fresh0.9 km
  • Acai Berry The Aviation Boost0.9 km
  • + 94 more
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Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Maddox Tavern0.7 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.9 km
  • Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd1.0 km
  • The Beau Brummell0.5 km
  • Clubhouse 50.7 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Mai Sushi1.0 km
  • Regent Street Waffles0.9 km
  • The Good Egg0.7 km
  • Leon0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • 411.0 km
  • The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.9 km
  • Indigo Hotel0.7 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.7 km
  • Flemings Mayfair Hotel0.4 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.1 km
  • London Victoria1.2 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
  • Green Park Underground Station0.2 km