SW1P 2LH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Westminster in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW1P 2LH is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (205 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1P 2LH are sourced from Output Area E00023926 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1P 2LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1P 2LH.
223
43
£ 68,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 82% social renting, SW1P 2LH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1P 2LH. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1P 2LH are high at 205 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and theft from the person. 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
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Millbank Academy
Evelina Hospital School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Colliers Hotel1.0 km
- The Westminster London0.6 km
- Victoria Inn Hotel0.8 km
- Romano'S Hotel0.9 km
- Victoria Park Plaza Hotel0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
299 nearby- Benvenuti0.7 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
- Garside House Nursing Home0.8 km
- London Early Years Foundation0.6 km
- Lovage Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- + 294 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.7 km
- Benugo Limited0.3 km
- Coco Di Mama0.4 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.8 km
- Chun Fun How0.2 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.1 km
- Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.9 km
- Popins0.9 km
- Simply Fresh0.2 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.2 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.3 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.1 km
- Vaga Bond0.8 km
- The Other Place0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
- Little Waitrose0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.8 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.2 km
- London Charing Cross1.4 km
Bus Stops
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.3 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.3 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1P2LH · Data under Open Government Licence