Postcode SW1A 2BA is located in a major urban area, within the St James's ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Strand, St James & Mayfair area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 4293.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £68,500 per year. The nearest station is Charing Cross located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is St. James's Park.
Strand, St James & Mayfair has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Strand, St James & Mayfair has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4293.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £68,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SW1A 2BA.
Strand, St James & Mayfair near SW1A 2BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Charing Cross located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Charing Cross | Bakerloo, Northern, Southeastern | Walking directions to Charing Cross |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Embankment | Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern | Walking directions to Embankment |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Leicester Square | Northern, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Leicester Square |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St. James's Park | Large | Walking directions to St. James's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Embankment Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Embankment Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £977,500 in St James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £282,000 up to £10,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 108 | £965,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £3,700,000 |
10 year median price trend in St James's
In the SW1A 2BA postcode area, located within Strand, St James & Mayfair, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1A 2BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 1/4 Charing Cross, London, SW1A 2DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Charing Cross, Westminster, WC2R 0RG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Montreal Place, Westminster, WC2N 5HX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Whistlestop | Montreal Place, Westminster, WC2N 5HX | Walking directions to Whistlestop |
| 0.2 mi | Jumbo | Embankment Place, Westminster, WC2N 6RH | Walking directions to Jumbo |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.