Great Peter Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1P 2QX 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 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Peter Street, London, SW1P 2QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1P 2BN, SW1P 2BH, SW1P 2BP, SW1P 2FD, SW1P 2DE, SW1P 2EP, SW1P 2BQ, SW1P 2FA, SW1P 2BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1P 2QX is primarily male, with 56.7% 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 | 33.1% | 43.3% | 10.2% | 51.0% | -7.7% |
| Male | 66.9% | 56.7% | -10.2% | 49.0% | 7.7% |
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 2QX, 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 | 50.6% | 57% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 29.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 8.6% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 51.1% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 23.6% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -10.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 SW1P 2QX this area, 8.6% 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 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 8.6% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 3.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 11% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 19.6% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 52.7% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 19.2% | 2.9% | -16.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.5% 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 | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 6.9% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| White | 58% | 47.5% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -33.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 10.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 8% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, just 46.4% 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 | 47.7% | 46.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 14.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 14.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 17.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 12.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31% 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 | 45.8% | 46.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 31% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 9% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 17.3% | 6.0% | 11.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Peter Street was 833.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the St James's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Great Peter Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St James's and the 78th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 211.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 122.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 - 34 Great Peter Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £13,599,999 | 2015-04-14 | £12,041,495 |
SW1P 2QX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW1P 2QX 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 | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,326 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 | 1,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,515 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 | 4,094 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 | 152 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Morpeth Terrace , SW1P 1EP | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Academy Millbank Academy , SW1P 4HR | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL | 4out of 4 | 1,057 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 | 216 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,471 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 280 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 | 1,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,322 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 | 3,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 298 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Adventures Group | ST MATTHEWS PRIMARY SCHOOL, 16-18 OLD PYE STREET | 56 yd | |
| The Speaker Public House | 46 GREAT PETER STREET | 62 yd | |
| Ma La | 37 MONCK STREET | 82 yd | |
| Itsu | 16A GREAT PETER STREET | 139 yd | |
| Abbey Community Association | 34 GREAT SMITH STREET | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich Cricket Club | 1 ABBEY ORCHARD STREET | 131 yd | |
| 8 Golden Horses | 120-122 HORSEFERRY ROAD | 232 yd | |
| Hub By Premier Inn | 15 DACRE STREET | 251 yd | |
| All Bar One | 60 VICTORIA STREET | 409 yd | |
| Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd | 58 VICTORIA STREET | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel Zaki Zaki Ltd | PITCH 1501, STRUTTON GROUND | 153 yd | |
| Food Works Turkish Kitchen | 51 STRUTTON GROUND | 159 yd | |
| Chun Fun How | 5 ARTILLERY ROW | 298 yd | |
| Greggs | 29-31 PALMER STREET | 318 yd | |
| Chez Antoinette | 22 PALMER STREET | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2 MONCK STREET | 103 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 ROCHESTER ROW | 374 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 62 VICTORIA STREET | 446 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | GROUND FLOOR, 10 CARDINAL WALK | 701 yd | |
| Tesco | UNIT A AND B, PORTCULLIS HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Youth Club ALEC WIZARD HOUSE ALEC WIZARD HOUSE OLD PYE STREET | health and fitness suite | 43 yd |
| Bis VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Andrews) HORSEFERRY ROAD | 263 yd | |
| St Ermin'S Hotel (Autograph Collection) CAXTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Central Hall Westminster WESTMINSTER CENTRAL HALL WESTMINSTER CENTRAL HALL STOREYS GATE | 399 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Millbank Westminster) MILLBANK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 416 yd |
| Defra NOBEL HOUSE NOBEL HOUSE SMITH SQUARE | 443 yd | |
| Westminster School Sports Ground Vincent Square | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Grange Wellington Hotel VINCENT SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Wellness Centre (Taj 51) Buckingham Gate | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.