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Greycoat Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1P 2QD is located in the Vincent Square 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 Greycoat Street, London, SW1P 2QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW1P 2QA, SW1P 2QF, SW1P 2QB, SW1P 2DX, SW1P 2QE, SW1P 2QW, SW1P 2QG, SW1P 2QN, SW1P 2EF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW1P 2QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%51.9%1.5% 51.0% 0.9%
Male49.6%48.1%-1.5% 49.0% -0.9%

Partnership Status

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 SW1P 2QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single42.4%52.1%9.7% 37.9% 14.2%
Married: Opposite sex39.3%31.8%-7.5% 44.2% -12.4%
Married: Same sex1.7%0.9%-0.8% 0.3% 0.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.9%1.9% 0.1% 1.8%
Separated4.4%1.9%-2.5% 2.2% -0.3%
Divorced9.6%10%0.4% 9.1% 0.9%
Widowed2.6%1.4%-1.2% 6.1% -4.7%

Health

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 (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.6%53.2%-1.4% 48.4% 4.8%
Good health30.6%35.7%5.1% 33.6% 2.1%
Fair health10.2%6.8%-3.4% 12.7% -5.9%
Bad health3.2%2.6%-0.6% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health1.4%1.7%0.3% 1.2% 0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 60.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.9%10.4%-0.5% 18.2% -7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7%6.2%-0.8% 9.6% -3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.3%7.1%-1.2% 13.4% -6.3%
Apprenticeship0%1.9%1.9% 5.3% -3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.2%11.4%2.2% 16.9% -5.5%
Degree or Similar52.4%60.2%7.8% 33.8% 26.4%
Other12.2%2.8%-9.4% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%5.2%5.2% 1.1% 4.1%
Chinese1.4%3.9%2.5% 0.7% 3.2%
Indian2.5%2.2%-0.3% 3.1% -0.9%
Pakistani1.1%0.9%-0.2% 2.7% -1.8%
Other Asian3.2%1.7%-1.5% 1.6% 0.1%
Black African6.7%3.5%-3.2% 2.5% 1.0%
Black Caribbean1.1%2.2%1.1% 1.0% 1.2%
Other Black1.1%3.5%2.4% 0.5% 3.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%2.6%1.9% 0.8% 1.8%
Mixed White and African0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other0.7%0.9%0.2% 0.8% 0.1%
White70.1%64.1%-6.0% 81.4% -17.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab4.2%3.5%-0.7% 0.6% 2.9%
Other6.3%5.2%-1.1% 1.6% 3.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 52.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom58.8%52.6%-6.2% 83.2% -30.6%
European Union14.4%14.5%0.1% 6.1% 8.4%
Rest of Europe3.5%3.4%-0.1% 0.8% 2.6%
Africa6.3%3.8%-2.5% 2.7% 1.1%
Middle East and Asia8.5%16.7%8.2% 5.6% 11.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean8.5%7.3%-1.2% 1.3% 6.0%
Oceania0%1.7%1.7% 0.3% 1.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK57%52.3%-4.7% 83.2% -30.9%
10+ Years4.2%28.9%24.7% 9.8% 19.1%
5-10 Years9.9%6%-3.9% 2.9% 3.1%
2-5 Years6.7%4.3%-2.4% 2.2% 2.1%
Less than 2 years22.2%8.5%-13.7% 1.9% 6.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.8% 76.7% -4.9%
France1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Italy6.8% 0.6% 6.2%
Portugal3.8% 0.5% 3.3%
Spain2.1% 0.4% 1.7%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Romania0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other EU countries0.9% 1.5% -0.6%
Other Europe1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Middle East0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Southern Asia1.7% 1.2% 0.5%
South-East Asia0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
North America and the Caribbean3.4% 0.3% 3.1%
Oceania1.7% 0.1% 1.6%
No passport held1.7% 13.5% -11.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion23.8% 37.2% -13.4%
Christian46% 46.2% -0.2%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Jewish0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim17.4% 6.5% 10.9%
Sikh0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other religion2.6% 0.6% 2.0%
Not answered8.9% 6.0% 2.9%

Safety

Is Greycoat Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greycoat Street was 81.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.4% lower than the St James's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Greycoat Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in St James's and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£68,800
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW1P 2QD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Greycoat Street are based on 141 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Westminster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Greycoat Street, London, SW1P 2QD

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW1P 2QD

Average Price
£1,006,933
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,006,933
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Greycoat Street

Average Price
£1,191,798
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£973,047
Other
£16,394,980

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Greycoat Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 301 Rowan House, 9 Greycoat Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£885,0002024-08-20 £733,172
Flat 305 Rowan House, 9 Greycoat Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£400,0002023-03-30 £303,619
Flat 104 Rowan House, 9 Greycoat Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£520,0002022-09-16 £411,293
Flat 501 Rowan House, 9 Greycoat Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£690,0002019-10-15 £631,496
Flat 403 Rowan House, 9 Greycoat Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£925,0002019-07-11 £818,999
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW1P 2QD

Employment

SW1P 2QD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee88
Self-Employed31
Retired19
Part-Time Employee19
Student (economically inactive)16
Looking after home or family12
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Unemployed10
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities34
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Other12
Education11
Administrative and support service activities10
Accommodation and food service activities7
Information and communication7
Manufacturing5
Human health and social work activities5
Construction4
Transport and storage2
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 1,132 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 1,917 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 2,849 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 3,784 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre
157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND
4out of 4 3,798 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ
3out of 4 87 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Morpeth Terrace , SW1P 1EP
3out of 4 328 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG
3out of 4 405 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Millbank Academy
Millbank Academy , SW1P 4HR
4out of 4 663 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL
4out of 4 840 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Grey Coat Hospital
Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY
4out of 4 101 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Westminster City School
55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ
3out of 4 366 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Pimlico Academy
Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT
4out of 4 926 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College
1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD
- not rated 1,171 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Lilian Baylis Technology School
323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY
4out of 4 1,800 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 577 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 1,465 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 1,802 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Morley College
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 1,969 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 2,610 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 3,400 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 4,002 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westminster Cathedral Choir School
Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH
- not rated 304 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Westminster Under School
Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN
- not rated 501 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Westminster Abbey Choir School
Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY
- not rated 590 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Eaton Square School
79 Eccleston Square , SW1V 1PP
- not rated 626 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Westminster School
Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF
- not rated 667 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Capita17-19 ROCHESTER ROW79 yd
The Grey Coat HospitalST ANDREWS BUILDING, GREYCOAT PLACE89 yd
Baxter Storey Limited124-126 HORSEFERRY ROAD111 yd
El Dionis Westminster120-122 HORSEFERRY ROAD111 yd
Astral Cafe8 REGENCY PLACE144 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
8 Golden Horses120-122 HORSEFERRY ROAD111 yd
Munich Cricket Club1 ABBEY ORCHARD STREET354 yd
All Bar One60 VICTORIA STREET360 yd
Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd58 VICTORIA STREET360 yd
Lane 7THIRD FLOOR, ZIG ZAG BUILDING, 70 VICTORIA STREET409 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Food Works Turkish Kitchen51 STRUTTON GROUND179 yd
Falafel Zaki Zaki LtdPITCH 1501, STRUTTON GROUND187 yd
Chun Fun How5 ARTILLERY ROW247 yd
Greggs29-31 PALMER STREET370 yd
Chez Antoinette22 PALMER STREET387 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's10 ROCHESTER ROW134 yd
TescoGROUND FLOOR, 2 MONCK STREET277 yd
Little Waitrose62 VICTORIA STREET369 yd
Tesco18-28 WARWICK WAY536 yd
Marks And SpencerGROUND FLOOR, 10 CARDINAL WALK576 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Andrews)
HORSEFERRY ROAD
95 yd
Westminster School Sports Ground
Vincent Square
grass pitches175 yd
Grange Wellington Hotel
VINCENT SQUARE
health and fitness suite178 yd
St Andrews Youth Club
ALEC WIZARD HOUSE ALEC WIZARD HOUSE OLD PYE STREET
health and fitness suite339 yd
Gymbox (Victoria)
VICTORIA STREET
health and fitness suite399 yd
St Ermin'S Hotel (Autograph Collection)
CAXTON STREET
health and fitness suite432 yd
Wellness Centre (Taj 51)
Buckingham Gate
health and fitness suite467 yd
Bis
VICTORIA STREET
health and fitness suite495 yd
Westminster City School
PALACE STREET
499 yd
The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Michaels)
REGENCY STREET
509 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 96.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s3.4%

Download Speed

Median download speed50 Mbit/s
Average download speed175.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed158.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.