SW1A 1LS 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, big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (1441 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00023937 (shared with 289 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1A 1LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1A 1LS.
208
45
£ 68,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 1LS 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW1A 1LS spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1A 1LS. 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
Economic Activity
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 1LS are high at 1441 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
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Sana Mini Market0.6 km
- Everwell1.0 km
- Cineworld0.9 km
- Minamoto Kitchoan0.3 km
- Odeon Cinema0.7 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Flemings Mayfair Hotel0.3 km
- St. Ermin's Hotel0.3 km
- The Londoner Hotel0.8 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.7 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.8 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
741 nearby- Al Hamra Restaurant0.5 km
- Brooks'S0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Company Of Cooks By Ch&Co0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 736 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Little Waitrose1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- The Casino At The Empire0.9 km
- Hub By Premier Inn1.0 km
- Caviar Kaspia London0.6 km
- Curzon Cinema0.5 km
- Park Lane Club0.7 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Benugo Limited0.8 km
- Eggrun0.5 km
- Dibs X Hamleys0.7 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.8 km
- Monga0.9 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.1 km
- London Charing Cross1.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Green Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1A1LS · Data under Open Government Licence