Postcode SW1A 2EX is located in a major urban area, within the St James's ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Central Westminster area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 794.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Westminster is £80,742 per year. The nearest station is Westminster, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is St. James's Park.
Central Westminster has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,213 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Central Westminster has a very high crime rate, with approximately 794.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Westminster is £80,742 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from SW1A 2EX.
Central Westminster near SW1A 2EX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westminster located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Westminster | Circle, District, Jubilee | Walking directions to Westminster |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Embankment | Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern | Walking directions to Embankment |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Charing Cross | Bakerloo, Northern, Southeastern | Walking directions to Charing Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St. James's Park | Large | Walking directions to St. James's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Embankment Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Embankment Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £916,500 (about £1,110 per square foot) in St James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £16,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £4,650,000 | £1,360 |
| Flats | 87 | £900,000 | £1,110 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,042,750 | £5,000,000 |
| 2017 | £1,675,000 | £3,150,000 |
| 2018 | £1,560,375 | £2,950,000 |
| 2019 | £1,475,800 | £8,368,800 |
| 2020 | £1,440,000 | £3,547,500 |
| 2021 | £1,050,000 | £3,765,000 |
| 2022 | £1,573,200 | £5,000,000 |
| 2023 | £1,965,000 | £7,350,000 |
| 2024 | £1,300,000 | £4,075,000 |
| 2025 | £1,000,000 | £3,500,000 |
| 2026 | £675,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,579 | £1,467 |
| 2017 | £1,759 | £1,344 |
| 2018 | £1,849 | £1,239 |
| 2019 | £2,090 | £1,112 |
| 2020 | £1,928 | £1,373 |
| 2021 | £1,394 | £1,609 |
| 2022 | £1,701 | £1,304 |
| 2023 | £2,009 | £1,935 |
| 2024 | £1,420 | £1,410 |
| 2025 | £1,239 | £1,416 |
| 2026 | £1,012 | — |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW1A 2EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | Apartment 1.08, 6, Horse Guards Avenue, London, SW1A 2BH | Flats | Leasehold | £5,150,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Apartment 1.14, 6, Horse Guards Avenue, London, SW1A 2BH | Flats | Leasehold | £7,554,578 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Flat 143B, 4, Whitehall Court, London, SW1A 2EP | Flats | Leasehold | £1,900,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 142, 4, Whitehall Court, London, SW1A 2EP | Flats | Leasehold | £4,200,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 116, 4, Whitehall Court, London, SW1A 2EP | Flats | Leasehold | £1,400,000 |
In the SW1A 2EX postcode area, located within Central Westminster, there are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1A 2EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 8-9 Bridge Street, London, SW1A 2JR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | A P Food Express | Embankment Place, Westminster, WC2N 5AQ | Walking directions to A P Food Express |
| 0.3 mi | Jumbo | Westminster, WC2N 6DX | Walking directions to Jumbo |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Montreal Place, Westminster, WC2N 5HX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Charing Cross, Westminster, WC2R 0RG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW1A 2EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Angus Shearer
St James's - Elected 7 May 2026
San Abishev
St James's - Elected 7 May 2026
Tim Mitchell
St James's - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW1A 2EX records about 794 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are theft from the person, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SW1A 2EX in Central Westminster is £916,500 (about £1,110 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW1A 2EX, including Westminster School, Harris Westminster Sixth Form (Outstanding) and Westminster Abbey Choir School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW1A 2EX is Westminster in TfL zone 1, about 314 m away, serving the Circle, District and Jubilee lines.
SW1A 2EX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,213 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering SW1A 2EX is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mark Angus Shearer (Conservative and Unionist Party), San Abishev (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tim Mitchell (Conservative and Unionist Party).