Whitehall is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1A 2BS 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 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1A 2BX, SW1A 2BA, SW1A 2DY, WC2N 5BY, SW1A 2HH, SW1A 2BD, SW1A 2WH, SW1A 2EU, WC2N 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1A 2BS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 59% | 10.4% | 51.0% | 8.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 41% | -10.4% | 49.0% | -8.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW1A 2BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 67.6% | 70.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 19.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 57.2% | 58.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around SW1A 2BS this area, 4.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 73.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 15% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.4% | 73.3% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 39.5% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 17.3% | 20.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 19.9% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 60.7% | 53.8% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 31.3% 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 | 38.4% | 31.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -51.9% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 14.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.4% | 33.8% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 28.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.7% 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% | 31.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -52.1% |
| 10+ Years | 33.3% | 15.7% | -17.6% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 7.3% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 38.9% | 26.8% | 1.9% | 37.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48% | 76.7% | -28.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 15% | 0.3% | 14.7% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehall was 3333.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 903.8% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Whitehall has the 12th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 28th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 989.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 25 Whitehall, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-12-19 | £546,882 |
| Penthouse 1 25 Whitehall, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-06-01 | £942,594 |
| Flat 16 25 Whitehall, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2018-08-03 | £1,003,625 |
| Flat 17 25 Whitehall, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2016-11-02 | £870,484 |
| Flat 11 25 Whitehall, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2015-09-24 | £857,453 |
SW1A 2BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2BS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,301 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 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,667 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 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 945 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 972 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 1,210 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Silver Cross Public House | 33 WHITEHALL | 17 yd | |
| Old Shades Public House | OLD SHADES, 37 WHITEHALL | 18 yd | |
| The Whitehall | 43 WHITEHALL | 25 yd | |
| Walkers Of Whitehall | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 15 WHITEHALL | 26 yd | |
| Clarence Public House | GROUND FLOOR, 53 WHITEHALL | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila Mockingbird | 40-42 WILLIAM IV STREET | 371 yd | |
| Simmons Bar Leicester Square | 28A LEICESTER SQUARE | 477 yd | |
| DC Venues Ltd | ST ALBANS HOUSE, 57-60 HAYMARKET | 516 yd | |
| Blame Gloria | 20 BEDFORD STREET | 519 yd | |
| Mr Fogg'S Tavern | 58 ST MARTIN'S LANE | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doughnut Time | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 17 VILLIERS STREET | 294 yd | |
| Candy World | 15 EMBANKMENT PLACE | 299 yd | |
| Thunderbird Fried Chicken | 29 VILLIERS STREET | 300 yd | |
| Crispy Rolls | 45 VILLIERS STREET | 308 yd | |
| Greenaway'S Pie & Mash | 45 VILLIERS STREET | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-4 CHARING CROSS | 69 yd | |
| The Co Operative Group | BASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND | 203 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Food | UNIT 14, CHARING CROSS STATION, STRAND | 261 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-37 STRAND | 317 yd | |
| Tesco | 22-25 BEDFORD STREET | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corinthia Hotel London WHITEHALL PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 158 yd |
| The Gym (London Charing Cross) 18-21 18-21 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 174 yd |
| Fitness First Beat (London Charing Cross) (Closed) Embankment Place | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| Sofitel London St James WATERLOO PLACE | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Gymbox (Covent Garden) 42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London The Strand Covent Garden) BEDFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Piccadily) REX HOUSE 4-12 REX HOUSE 4-12 REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 532 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Strand) SHELL MEX HOUSE SHELL MEX HOUSE STRAND | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Westminster Gym DERBY GATE | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Hm Treasury HORSE GUARDS ROAD | 614 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 | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.