Postcode SW1A 2LW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 888.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Westminster is £68,800 per year. The nearest station is Westminster located about 0.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is St. James's Park.
Central Westminster has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Central Westminster has a very high crime rate, with approximately 888.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Central Westminster is £68,800 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from SW1A 2LW.
Central Westminster near SW1A 2LW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £1,000,000 in St James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,500 up to £14,087,848.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 77 | £975,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £3,700,000 |
10 years price trend in St James's
In the SW1A 2LW postcode area, located within Central Westminster, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.