SW1H 9LA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Westminster Abbey 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% 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.
Safety: Crime rates are high (432 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1H 9LA are sourced from Output Area E00175226 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1H 9LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1H 9LA.
155
39
£ 68,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1H 9LA 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. SW1H 9LA spans multiple life stages — average age 39, 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 SW1H 9LA. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1H 9LA are high at 432 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
Westminster City School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Evelina Hospital School
Millbank Academy
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Haymarket Hotel1.0 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.9 km
- The Westminster London0.8 km
- St. Ermin's Hotel0.9 km
- 410.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Namco Funscape0.9 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.1 km
- Vaga Bond0.9 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.4 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
315 nearby- Clarence Public House0.8 km
- Graysons Restaurant0.7 km
- Ica Bar0.8 km
- Old Queen Street Cafe0.2 km
- Red Lion Public House0.5 km
- + 310 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Little Waitrose0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.4 km
- ZZ Food Express0.9 km
- Greycoat Express Limited0.4 km
- Little Fresh0.4 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.9 km
- Benugo Limited0.3 km
- Coco Di Mama0.6 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.9 km
- Sanzboba0.8 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.0 km
- London Charing Cross1.1 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.4 km
Bus Stops
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.1 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.2 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1H9LA · Data under Open Government Licence