Postcode sector · London

SW1A 2 area guide

Who lives in SW1A 2, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Westminster
Region: London
Population: 5,972 (2024)

SW1A 2Postcode sector · London

At a glance

What SW1A 2 is like

The SW1A 2 postcode sector in Westminster covers 75 live postcodes and is home to about 5,972 people across 3 census neighbourhoods. 31.3% of households own their home, 58% rent privately and 9.9% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 25–29, and 62.8% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally.

Scores

How SW1A 2 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

8.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 47.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

TransportMore

10.0/ 10

Excellent — 40 stations within a mile, 73 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 2 rated schools in SW1A 2 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£80,990

Average a year, before tax — higher than 94% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
A big private rental marketPositive
58% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
02
A student area
15.8% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.
03
Higher crime than mostLook closer
47.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
04
A young populationPositive
38.6% of residents are 20 to 34 — the age group that rents most — against 19.6% across England.
05
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

Questions

SW1A 2 FAQs

Is SW1A 2 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 47.7 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 10.0 out of 10 (excellent).

Is SW1A 2 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 47.7 offences per 1,000 people a year around SW1A 2, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in SW1A 2?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 25–29, at 14.9% of residents. 31.3% of households own their home. The most common home is purpose-built flat (78.4%).

Which council covers SW1A 2?

SW1A 2 is in Westminster.

SW1A 2 is in Westminster, in London. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is SW1A 2?

Connectivity scores 10.0 out of 10.

There are 73 bus stops within 800m and 40 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 10.0 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is Westminster Pier, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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