Catherine Wheel Yard is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1A 1DR 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Catherine Wheel Yard, London, SW1A 1DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1A 1NR, SW1A 1DB, SW1A 1DA, SW1A 1NS, SW1A 1NP, SW1A 1PH, SW1A 1DH, SW1A 1NH, SW1A 1EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1A 1DR 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 Catherine Wheel Yard was 2488.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 649.2% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Catherine Wheel Yard has the 15th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 34th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 493.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Catherine Wheel Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,530,000 | 2023-12-18 | £1,228,687 |
| 1 Catherine Wheel Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2022-01-25 | £1,034,844 |
| 7 - 8 Catherine Wheel Yard, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2016-04-08 | £853,589 |
| 9 Catherine Wheel Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2006-07-21 | £1,732,015 |
| 1 Catherine Wheel Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 1999-12-01 | £1,625,286 |
SW1A 1DR 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 1DR 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 1DR 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,398 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 | 2,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Morpeth Terrace , SW1P 1EP | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL | 4out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,264 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 | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,063 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,065 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,505 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 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Square Mayfair 106 Piccadilly , London W1J 7NL | - not rated | 416 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Westminster 309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer House Ltd | GROUND FLOOR, SPENCER HOUSE, 27 ST JAMES'S PLACE | 37 yd | |
| Chutney Mary | 72-73 ST JAMES'S STREET | 81 yd | |
| Carlton Club | 69-70 ST JAMES'S STREET | 81 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 25 KING STREET, ST JAMES'S | 90 yd | |
| Royal Ocean Racing Club | 20 ST JAMES'S PLACE | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dear Darling | 91 JERMYN STREET | 422 yd | |
| Lanserhof At The Arts Club | 18 DOVER STREET | 475 yd | |
| Luxx | 15 BERKELEY STREET | 485 yd | |
| The White Horse | 5 WHITE HORSE STREET | 496 yd | |
| Justerini & Brooks | 41 BURLINGTON ARCADE | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap It Up | 16 CROWN PASSAGE | 169 yd | |
| Cafe Murano | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 33 ST JAMES'S STREET | 262 yd | |
| Colicci / Ecsi Ltd | REFRESHMENT KIOSK AT RITZ CORNER GREEN PARK, PICCADILLY | 294 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 3 DUKE OF YORK STREET | 454 yd | |
| Cojean | 13 BERKELEY STREET | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | 78 PICCADILLY | 328 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 38 STRATTON STREET | 453 yd | |
| Tesco | RCA HOUSE, 50-52 CURZON STREET | 500 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET | 614 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | GROUND FLOOR, 10 CARDINAL WALK | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duke'S Hotel Spa & Health Club 35-36 35-36 ST. JAMES'S PLACE | health and fitness suite | 48 yd |
| St James'S Health Club (Closed) 7/9 7/9 St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Royal Automobile Club (Pall Mall Sports) 89-91 89-91 PALL MALL | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| The Spa At Browns Hotel DOVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Mayfair Spa @ Radisson Edwardian Hotel STRATTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| The Piccadilly Health Club And Spa PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| Lansdowne Club FITZMAURICE PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Athenaeum Hotel (Closed) Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Sofitel London St James WATERLOO PLACE | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Piccadily) REX HOUSE 4-12 REX HOUSE 4-12 REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 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% |
| Median download speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.