Russell Court is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1A 1DA is located in the St James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Russell Court, London, SW1A 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1A 1DB, SW1A 1DR, SW1A 1PH, SW1A 1EF, SW1A 1NR, SW1A 1DH, SW1A 1NS, SW1A 1NP, SW1Y 6PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1A 1DA is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39% | 46.1% | 7.1% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 61% | 53.9% | -7.1% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.8% | 34.2% | -10.6% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 43.9% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 9.7% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.3% | 66.8% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 18.4% |
| Good health | 24% | 22.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -11.3% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 14.6% | 9.4% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 55.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 18.5% | 2% | -16.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| White | 80.5% | 64.9% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 37.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.8% | 37.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -46.1% |
| European Union | 19.1% | 14.6% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 3.9% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 20.5% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 13.7% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 38.6% | 37.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -45.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.2% | 25.5% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.9% | 4.4% | -13.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 19.6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 17.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 13.2% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 6.4% | 0.2% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 8.4% | 0.5% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 14.8% | 6.0% | 8.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Court was 2239.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 632.9% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Russell Court has the 14th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 33rd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 488.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Russell Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £7,650,000 | 2023-09-04 | £6,204,124 |
| 3 Russell Court, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,297,491 | 2019-01-17 | £5,295,277 |
| 2 Russell Court, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,419,550 | 2018-10-12 | £5,764,335 |
| 1 Russell Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £5,991,678 | 2017-03-24 | £4,541,872 |
| 3 Russell Court, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,500,000 | 2016-12-16 | £5,944,926 |
SW1A 1DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SW1A 1DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW1A 1DA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Other | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Morpeth Terrace , SW1P 1EP | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | - not rated | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,035 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 5,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 881 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,072 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Park School Mayfair and London Park School Sixth 106 Piccadilly , London W1J 7NL | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Academy 10 Grey Coat Place , SW1P 1SB | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Abbey College 22 Grosvenor Gardens , Belgravia SW1W 0DH | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Mary | 72-73 ST JAMES'S STREET | 74 yd | |
| Carlton Club | 69-70 ST JAMES'S STREET | 85 yd | |
| Saint Jacques Restaurant | 5 ST JAMES'S STREET | 103 yd | |
| Spencer House Ltd | GROUND FLOOR, SPENCER HOUSE, 27 ST JAMES'S PLACE | 104 yd | |
| Red Lion Public House | 23 CROWN PASSAGE | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dear Darling | 91 JERMYN STREET | 407 yd | |
| Lanserhof At The Arts Club | 18 DOVER STREET | 517 yd | |
| Luxx | 15 BERKELEY STREET | 535 yd | |
| The White Horse | 5 WHITE HORSE STREET | 563 yd | |
| Justerini & Brooks | 41 BURLINGTON ARCADE | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap It Up | 16 CROWN PASSAGE | 139 yd | |
| Cafe Murano | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 33 ST JAMES'S STREET | 282 yd | |
| Colicci / Ecsi Ltd | REFRESHMENT KIOSK AT RITZ CORNER GREEN PARK, PICCADILLY | 355 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 3 DUKE OF YORK STREET | 434 yd | |
| Cojean | 13 BERKELEY STREET | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | 78 PICCADILLY | 387 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 38 STRATTON STREET | 508 yd | |
| Tesco | RCA HOUSE, 50-52 CURZON STREET | 566 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET | 585 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | GROUND FLOOR, 10 CARDINAL WALK | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duke'S Hotel Spa & Health Club 35-36 35-36 ST. JAMES'S PLACE | health and fitness suite | 87 yd |
| Royal Automobile Club (Pall Mall Sports) 89-91 89-91 PALL MALL | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 300 yd |
| St James'S Health Club (Closed) 7/9 7/9 St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| The Spa At Browns Hotel DOVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| The Piccadilly Health Club And Spa PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Mayfair Spa @ Radisson Edwardian Hotel STRATTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Sofitel London St James WATERLOO PLACE | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Piccadily) REX HOUSE 4-12 REX HOUSE 4-12 REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Lansdowne Club FITZMAURICE PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Athenaeum Hotel (Closed) Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.