Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1A 1LZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1LZ 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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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW1A 1LZ — age 45, 26% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1LZ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km 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.

Within the SW1A district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 (1953 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1LZ 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 1LZ. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime rates near SW1A 1LZ are high at 1953 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 person791
Other theft581
Violence and sexual offences322
Shoplifting320
Anti-social behaviour254

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 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.2 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

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

803 nearby
  • Starbucks Coffee Company0.8 km
  • Yeni0.7 km
  • 123V0.8 km
  • Ain'T Nothin' But0.7 km
  • Amalfi Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 798 more
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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Lina Stores0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Simply Fresh0.9 km
  • Ole & Steen1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist1.0 km
  • + 87 more
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Maddox Tavern0.7 km
  • Mr Fogg's Apothecary0.9 km
  • Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd1.0 km
  • The Beau Brummell0.6 km
  • Cirque Du Soir0.7 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Mai Sushi1.0 km
  • Regent Street Waffles0.9 km
  • The Good Egg0.7 km
  • Leon0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

44 nearby
  • St James Court Hotel0.9 km
  • The Dilly0.4 km
  • 411.0 km
  • The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.9 km
  • London Hilton0.7 km
  • + 39 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 Station0.1 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