SW1A 1NH is a well-regarded residential area on St James'S Place, 0.4km 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 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (1233 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £6.2M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1A 1NH are sourced from Output Area E00023937 (shared with 289 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES'S PLACE, SW1A 1NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S PLACE, SW1A 1NH.
208
45
£ 68,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1A 1NH 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW1A 1NH — age 45, 26% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £6.2M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1A 1NH. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 6,150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 6,150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1A 1NH are high at 1233 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
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
688 nearby- Itsu0.9 km
- Pollen Street Social0.9 km
- Pret-A-Manger0.9 km
- Bag O Nails0.9 km
- Bone Daddies0.9 km
- + 683 more
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
- Entree Bakery0.9 km
- Dolce & Gabbana0.8 km
- Benugo Limited0.7 km
- Crest Trading Limited1.0 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- The Other Place0.8 km
- Vagabond Wines0.9 km
- Luxx0.4 km
- Lanserhof At The Arts Club0.4 km
- Lio London0.8 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Crosstown Doughnuts0.9 km
- Island Poke1.0 km
- District0.9 km
- The Salad Kitchen0.8 km
- Bike-Drop0.7 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
40 nearby- Chesterfield Hotel0.5 km
- Dorchester Hotel0.8 km
- Dover Hotel0.3 km
- Dukes Hotel0.1 km
- Easy Hotel London Victoria0.2 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Little Waitrose0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.0 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: SW1A1NH · Data under Open Government Licence