Postcode SW1P 2LR 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Westminster is £80,742 per year. The nearest station is St. James's Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,324 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Central Westminster has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from SW1P 2LR.
Central Westminster near SW1P 2LR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St. James's Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | St. James's Park | Circle, District | Walking directions to St. James's Park |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Westminster | Circle, District, Jubilee | Walking directions to Westminster |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Pimlico | Victoria | Walking directions to Pimlico |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St. James's Park | Large | Walking directions to St. James's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Tower Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Tower Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Tower Gardens South | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Tower Gardens South |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £935,000 in St James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £330,000 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 | 98 | £917,500 |
| Terraced | 2 | £2,750,000 |
10 year median price trend in St James's
In the SW1P 2LR postcode area, located within Central Westminster, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1P 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 41 - 45 Strutton Ground, London, SW1P 2HY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Monck Street, London, SW1P 2BW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Greencoat Place, Westminster, SW1P 1SB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10 Rochester Row, London, SW1P 1NS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Aryubi Super Market | Regency Street, Westminster, SW1P 2EB | Walking directions to Aryubi Super Market |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW1P 2LR, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.