SW1A Postcode District
SW1A is one of 28 SW Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The SW1A postcode district is located in the SW London - SW postal area, SW1A has a population of 307 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.46 square miles (1.19 square kilometres or 294.66 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of SW1A. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of SW1A
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SW1A postcode district is Westminster in Greater London. Other significant settlements in the district include Wandsworth. The most significant post town is London, which is located within the county of Greater London in England.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SW1A 0, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW1A 1, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW1A 2, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City of Westminster London Boro area with a total of 144 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 2.05 | ENE |
| Ewell | 11.68 | SSW |
| Chigwell | 12.18 | NE |
| Borehamwood | 12.23 | NNW |
| Banstead | 12.87 | SSW |
| Epsom | 13.03 | SSW |
| Waltham Cross | 13.39 | NNE |
| Potters Bar | 13.50 | N |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 13.51 | WSW |
| Esher | 13.55 | SW |
| Loughton | 13.73 | NE |
| Warlingham | 13.79 | SSE |
| Bushey | 13.88 | NW |
| Waltham Abbey | 14.29 | NNE |
| Cheshunt | 14.37 | NNE |
| Walton-on-Thames | 14.67 | SW |
| Radlett | 14.77 | NNW |
| Ashford | 14.88 | WSW |
| Swanley | 15.21 | ESE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 145
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1A 2 | 67 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1A 1 | 62 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1A 2 | 4 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1A 0 | 3 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1A 1 | 3 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1A 1 | 2 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1A 1 | 1 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1A 2 | 1 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1A 2 | 1 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1A 2 | 1 |
Street list for SW1A
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| JERMYN STREET | 1393 |
| CHARING CROSS A4 | 976 |
| CRAIG'S COURT | 563 |
| DOWNING STREET | 306 |
| QUEEN'S WALK | 264 |
| HORSE GUARDS AVENUE | 243 |
| NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE A400 | 137 |
| WHITEHALL A3212 | 135 |
| WHITEHALL COURT | 107 |
| ABINGDON STREET A3212 | 104 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1816 |
| Other theft | 1242 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 918 |
| Public order | 304 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 165 |
| Robbery | 162 |
| Drugs | 103 |
| Shoplifting | 93 |
| Burglary | 60 |
| Vehicle crime | 50 |
| Bicycle theft | 41 |
| Possession of weapons | 34 |
| Other crime | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
Retail and shopping
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Harris & Co Chemists | 29 ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1A 1HD | PHARMACY | Call 02079 303915 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | £2,000,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | £7,350,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Flats | £2,645,232 | 12 | £5,156,380 | 13 | £8,773,323 | 51 | £12,521,429 | 7 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.21
Average Driving Distance: 7.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 145
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.06
Average Driving Distance: 7.23
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 145
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| No delivery office data found. | |
Postcode format
| S | W | 1 | A | - | X | X | X |
| S | W | 1 | A | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 5 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Arch | Historic Properties | Historic Monument / Archaeological Site | View map |
| Churchill War Rooms | Visitor Centres | Heritage / Visitor Centre | View map |
| Household Cavalry Museum | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
| Banqueting House | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
| Houses of Parliament | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The SW1A postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The postcode area has a boundary with Tidal Thames.
The SW1A Postcode shares a border with SW1Y (LONDON), WC2N (LONDON), SW1E (LONDON), SW1H (LONDON), SW1W (LONDON) and W1J (LONDON).
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Weather
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