Postcode SW1P 3AE 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 795.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Westminster is £80,742 per year. The nearest station is Westminster located about 0.1 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 795.4 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SW1P 3AE.
Central Westminster near SW1P 3AE 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Westminster | Circle, District, Jubilee | Walking directions to Westminster |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | St. James's Park | Circle, District | Walking directions to St. James's Park |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Embankment | Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern | Walking directions to Embankment |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £920,000 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 | 102 | £910,000 |
| Terraced | 1 | £3,500,000 |
10 year median price trend in St James's
In the SW1P 3AE postcode area, located within Central Westminster, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW1P 3AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 8-9 Bridge Street, London, SW1A 2JR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Monck Street, London, SW1P 2BW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Portlands express | Palmer Street, Westminster, SW1H 0AA | Walking directions to Portlands express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 41 - 45 Strutton Ground, London, SW1P 2HY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | 249 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.