SW1H Postcode District
SW1H is one of 28 SW Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The SW1H postcode district is located in the SW London - SW postal area, SW1H has a population of 692 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.07 square miles (0.17 square kilometres or 43.12 acres).
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Map of SW1H
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District overview
In the SW1H postcode district, the primary settlement is Westminster, located in the county of Greater London within England. The most significant postal town in this district is London.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SW1H 0, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW1H 9, 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 (95 postal codes), and finally, the Wandsworth London Boro area (3 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 Westminster | 0.33 | ENE |
| City of London | 2.05 | ENE |
| Ewell | 11.52 | SSW |
| Chigwell | 12.25 | NE |
| Borehamwood | 12.51 | NNW |
| Banstead | 12.66 | SSW |
| Epsom | 12.87 | SSW |
| Esher | 13.48 | SW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 13.52 | WSW |
| Warlingham | 13.52 | SSE |
| Waltham Cross | 13.59 | NNE |
| Potters Bar | 13.77 | N |
| Loughton | 13.84 | NE |
| Bushey | 14.14 | NW |
| Waltham Abbey | 14.45 | NNE |
| Cheshunt | 14.57 | NNE |
| Walton-on-Thames | 14.64 | WSW |
| Ashford | 14.92 | WSW |
| Swanley | 14.98 | ESE |
| Radlett | 15.05 | NNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 94
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1H 0 | 51 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1H 9 | 37 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1H 9 | 3 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1H 0 | 2 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1H 9 | 1 |
Street list for SW1H
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| VICTORIA STREET A302 | 237 |
| THE SANCTUARY | 199 |
| DACRE STREET | 138 |
| STRUTTON GROUND | 130 |
| CARTERET STREET | 122 |
| ST ERMIN'S HILL | 90 |
| GREAT GEORGE STREET A3214 | 77 |
| VANDON STREET | 71 |
| OLD QUEEN STREET | 64 |
| GREAT SMITH STREET B326 | 62 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 437 |
| Theft from the person | 184 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 |
| Public order | 54 |
| Burglary | 40 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 |
| Robbery | 30 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROADWAY | LONDON | 21 | SW1H 0BB | View map | |
| VICTORIA STREET | LONDON | 13 | SW1H 0HW | View map | |
| PALMER STREET | LONDON | 7 | SW1H 0PH | View map | |
| ORCHARD PLACE | LONDON | 6 | SW1H 0BF | View map |
Schools in the district
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster , London
Postcode: SW1H 9LH
Headteacher: Mr James Handscombe (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Your Dentist At Victoria | 47-49 VICTORIA STREET, VICTORIA, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1H 0EU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gp At Hand - Heron House | HERON HOUSE, 10 DEAN FARRAR STREET, LONDON, SW1H 0DX | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolphins Pharmacy | 9-11 BROADWAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1H 0AZ | PHARMACY | Call 020 72221828 |
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 | N/A | N/A | £10,446,667 | 3 | £12,650,000 | 1 | £9,168,100 | 4 |
| Flats | £1,789,702 | 26 | £2,113,714 | 14 | £2,843,741 | 62 | £2,578,328 | 44 |
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: 15.71
Average Driving Distance: 7.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 94
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.95
Average Driving Distance: 7.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 94
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| No delivery office data found. | |
Postcode format
| S | W | 1 | H | - | X | X | X |
| S | W | 1 | H | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The SW1H postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The SW1H Postcode shares a border with SW1A (LONDON) and SW1P (LONDON).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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