SW1P Postcode District
SW1P is one of 28 SW Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The SW1P postcode district is located in the SW London - SW postal area, SW1P has a population of 13,042 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.34 square miles (0.89 square kilometres or 219.93 acres).
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Map of SW1P
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SW1P postcode district is Westminster, which is located in the County of Greater London in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Wandsworth. The most significant Post Town in this district is London.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SW1P 1, covers Westminster and Wandsworth in Greater London.
The sector SW1P 2, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW1P 3, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW1P 4, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The sector SW1P 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
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 (481 postal codes), and finally, the Wandsworth London Boro area (259 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 | 0.48 | NNE |
| City of London | 2.15 | NE |
| Ewell | 11.27 | SSW |
| Banstead | 12.37 | SSW |
| Chigwell | 12.40 | NE |
| Epsom | 12.62 | SSW |
| Borehamwood | 12.84 | NNW |
| Warlingham | 13.18 | SSE |
| Esher | 13.34 | SW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 13.48 | WSW |
| Waltham Cross | 13.87 | NNE |
| Loughton | 14.04 | NE |
| Potters Bar | 14.11 | N |
| Bushey | 14.44 | NW |
| Walton-on-Thames | 14.55 | WSW |
| Waltham Abbey | 14.70 | NNE |
| Swanley | 14.74 | ESE |
| Cheshunt | 14.86 | NNE |
| Caterham | 14.89 | S |
| Ashford | 14.92 | WSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 554
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1P 4 | 149 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1P 2 | 137 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1P 1 | 100 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1P 3 | 93 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1P 1 | 45 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1P 4 | 13 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1P 2 | 10 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW1P 3 | 5 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1P 2 | 1 |
| Westminster | LONDON | SW1P 3 | 1 |
Street list for SW1P
KINGS SCHOLARS' PASSAGE
VINCENT SQUARE, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8400979
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| AMBROSDEN AVENUE | 643 |
| ST MARGARET STREET A3212 | 515 |
| ASHLEY PLACE | 392 |
| HOWICK PLACE | 270 |
| GREAT PETER STREET | 213 |
| GREAT PETER STREET | 213 |
| THE SANCTUARY | 200 |
| KINGS SCHOLARS' PASSAGE | 163 |
| CHADWICK STREET | 154 |
| THIRLEBY ROAD | 138 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1660 |
| Theft from the person | 1164 |
| Other theft | 829 |
| Shoplifting | 735 |
| Public order | 512 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 317 |
| Burglary | 240 |
| Drugs | 178 |
| Robbery | 157 |
| Vehicle crime | 124 |
| Bicycle theft | 101 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 |
| Possession of weapons | 72 |
| Other crime | 36 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUTTON GROUND | LONDON | 41 | SW1P 2HY | View map | |
| HORSEFERRY ROAD | LONDON | 22 | SW1P 2AF | View map | |
| ROCHESTER ROW | LONDON | 19 | SW1P 1JU | View map | |
| ARTILLERY ROW | LONDON | 10 | SW1P 1RH | View map | |
| MARSHAM STREET | LONDON | 9 | SW1P 4LY | View map | |
| PAGE STREET | LONDON | 9 | SW1P 4EN | View map | |
| GREAT PETER STREET | LONDON | 8 | SW1P 2BN | View map | |
| MONCK STREET | LONDON | 7 | SW1P 2BQ | View map |
Schools in the district
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Morpeth Terrace , LONDON
Postcode: SW1P 1EP
Headteacher: Mr Nathaniel Scott Cree (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Phase: Primary
Address:
18 Old Pye Street , Westminster , London
Postcode: SW1P 2DG
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Maltese (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Grey Coat Hospital
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Greycoat Place , London
Postcode: SW1P 2DY
Headteacher: Mrs R Allard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
The Grey Coat Hospital
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Greycoat Place , London
Postcode: SW1P 2DY
Headteacher: Ms Susanne Staab (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rochester Street , London
Postcode: SW1P 2QQ
Headteacher: Miss Yvonne Barnett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Millbank Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Millbank Academy , Erasmus Street , London
Postcode: SW1P 4HR
Headteacher: Dr Antony Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sw1 Dental Studio | 41-43 GREAT PETER STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 3LT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Regency Street (dental Surgery) | 124 REGENCY STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 4AP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Sw Minster Centre For Health | ST. GEORGES HOUSE, 82 VINCENT SQUARE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 2PF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | 12 Chapter Chambers (dental Surgery) | 12 CHAPTER CHAMBERS, CHAPTER STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 4NR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Westminster House Dental Practic | 11-13 HORSEFERRY ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 2AH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | 11 -13 Strutton Ground (dental Surgery) | 11-13 STRUTTON GROUND, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 2HY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | The Dentist Gallery | 20 ROCHESTER ROW, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 1BT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Millbank Dental Care | 42 PONSONBY PLACE, LONDON, SW1P 4PR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westminster School | 17 DEANS YARD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 3PB | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 75892478 |
| 2 | Millbank Medical Centre | MEDICAL CENTRE BUILDING, 20 PAGE STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 4EN | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 78345502 |
| 3 | The Dr Hickey Surgery For The Homeless | 3-7 ARNEWAY STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 2BG | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 72228593 |
| 4 | South Westminster Centre For Health - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | ST GEORGES HOUSE, 82 VINCENT SQUARE, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, SW1P 2PF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unia Opticians | 9 STRUTTON GROUND, ST JAME'S PARK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 2HY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
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 | £1,960,000 | 3 | £2,977,750 | 4 | £3,745,857 | 7 | £2,152,084 | 6 |
| Flats | £1,140,010 | 151 | £1,028,248 | 157 | £1,544,334 | 281 | £1,262,483 | 272 |
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: 16.61
Average Driving Distance: 8.05
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 736
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.27
Average Driving Distance: 7.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 736
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| No delivery office data found. | |
Postcode format
| S | W | 1 | P | - | X | X | X |
| S | W | 1 | P | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 3 visitor attractions in or around this district.
Administrative and boundary notes
The SW1P postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The postcode area has a boundary with Tidal Thames.
The SW1P Postcode shares a border with SE1 (LONDON), SW1E (LONDON), SW1H (LONDON) and SW1V (LONDON).
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