Whitehall is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1A 2ET 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 2ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1A 2EP, SW1A 2EU, SW1A 2EL, SW1A 2HH, SW1A 2BD, SW1A 2BX, SW1A 2BA, SW1A 2DY, SW1A 2BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1A 2ET is primarily male, with 59.9% 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 | 35.3% | 40.1% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -10.9% |
| Male | 64.7% | 59.9% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 10.9% |
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 2ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 54.7% | 57% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 33.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (94.6%) 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 | 72.7% | 71.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 23.0% |
| Good health | 20.1% | 23.2% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -10.4% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2ET this area, 3% 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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 27% | 7.7% | 13.4% | 13.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 9.5% | -8.6% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 54.3% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.1% | 68.7% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 67% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 67% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 14.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 66.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 8% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehall was 3745.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% higher than the St James's average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Whitehall has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St James's and the 22nd highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1201.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal United Services Institute For Defence Studie Whitehall, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,500,000 | 2015-04-17 | £5,101,930 |
SW1A 2ET area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2ET 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) | 126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 38 |
| Other | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,554 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 | 3,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 986 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 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,875 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 | 705 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 1,066 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmers Club | FIRST FLOOR, 3 WHITEHALL COURT | 180 yd | |
| ISS Facility Services | ADMIRALTY BUILDINGS, WHITEHALL | 228 yd | |
| Old Admiralty Restaurant - | ADMIRALTY BUILDINGS, WHITEHALL | 228 yd | |
| Clarence Public House | GROUND FLOOR, 53 WHITEHALL | 234 yd | |
| National Liberal Club | BASEMENT PART GROUND FLOOR PART AND FIRST FLOOR, 1 WHITEHALL PLACE | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edf Energy London Eye, Silver Bonito | Waterloo Pier, The Queen's Walk | 531 yd | |
| Namco Funscape | County Hall Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road | 531 yd | |
| Tequila Mockingbird | 40-42 WILLIAM IV STREET | 645 yd | |
| All Bar One | 1 Chicheley Street, London | 722 yd | |
| Slug \& Lettuce | The Slug And Lettuce, Chicheley Street | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagel Factory | GROUND FLOOR, WESTMINSTER STATION, BRIDGE STREET | 377 yd | |
| Greggs | WESTMINSTER STATION, BRIDGE STREET | 377 yd | |
| Candy World | 15 EMBANKMENT PLACE | 433 yd | |
| ECSI | REFRESHMENT KIOSK ST JAMES'S P, HORSE GUARDS ROAD | 447 yd | |
| Crispy Rolls | 45 VILLIERS STREET | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-4 CHARING CROSS | 355 yd | |
| Tesco | UNIT A AND B, PORTCULLIS HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET | 382 yd | |
| The Co Operative Group | BASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND | 478 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Food | UNIT 14, CHARING CROSS STATION, STRAND | 493 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-37 STRAND | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corinthia Hotel London WHITEHALL PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 285 yd |
| Westminster Gym DERBY GATE | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| The Gym (London Charing Cross) 18-21 18-21 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Hm Treasury HORSE GUARDS ROAD | 403 yd | |
| Fitness First Beat (London Charing Cross) (Closed) Embankment Place | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London County Hall Club & Spa) COUNTY HALL COUNTY HALL WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| Central Hall Westminster WESTMINSTER CENTRAL HALL WESTMINSTER CENTRAL HALL STOREYS GATE | 591 yd | |
| Sofitel London St James WATERLOO PLACE | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London The Strand Covent Garden) BEDFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Royal Automobile Club (Pall Mall Sports) 89-91 89-91 PALL MALL | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 731 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.