Pall Mall is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1Y 5LP 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 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1Y 4JH, SW1Y 4JY, SW1Y 5JG, SW1Y 6RL, SW1Y 5AD, SW1Y 6QG, SW1Y 4JR, SW1Y 6RE, SW1Y 5ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1Y 5LP is primarily male, with 60.1% 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 | 40.8% | 39.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -11.1% |
| Male | 59.2% | 60.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 11.1% |
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 SW1Y 5LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 54.3% | 58.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 25.8% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 10.1% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 66.9% | 66.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 26.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
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 SW1Y 5LP this area, 6.3% 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 71%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 8.5% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.4% | 71% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 37.2% |
| Other | 13.8% | 4% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 71.9% | 68.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 35% 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 | 41.8% | 35% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -48.2% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 19.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 12% | 7.0% | 0.8% | 11.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 18.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.6% 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 | 41.5% | 35% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -48.2% |
| 10+ Years | 15.4% | 24.6% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.1% | 10.4% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 17.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Other Europe | 6% | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
In 2023, 8848 crimes were reported
near Pall Mall .
It is one of the most dangerous streets in the UK (less than 1% streets have more crimes reported).
This street can be considered very dangerous.
The most common type of crime was
other theft. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of SW1Y 5LP. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for SW1Y 5LP.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
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 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Ground And Mezzanine Floors 29 Pall Mall, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £728,900 | 2011-03-25 | £1,010,326 |
| Lower Ground And Mezzanine Floors 29 Pall Mall, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2008-05-02 | £252,628 |
SW1Y 5LP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
SW1Y 5LP 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 SW1Y 5LP 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 | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Other | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,539 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 | 2,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,632 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 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Morpeth Terrace , SW1P 1EP | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,453 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 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 2,180 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 | 1,003 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,295 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 | 3,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out 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 | 5,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 797 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fashion Retail Academy 15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army & Navy Club Limted | 36-39 PALL MALL | 73 yd | |
| Royal Automobile Club | 89-91 PALL MALL | 76 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates | 100 PALL MALL | 77 yd | |
| Pasta Brown | 31 BEDFORD STREET | 81 yd | |
| St James Caffe | 41 PALL MALL | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dear Darling | 91 JERMYN STREET | 241 yd | |
| DC Venues Ltd | ST ALBANS HOUSE, 57-60 HAYMARKET | 358 yd | |
| The Devonshire | 17 DENMAN STREET | 500 yd | |
| Lio London | 3-4 COVENTRY STREET | 539 yd | |
| Justerini & Brooks | 41 BURLINGTON ARCADE | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 3 DUKE OF YORK STREET | 229 yd | |
| Wrap It Up | 16 CROWN PASSAGE | 233 yd | |
| Ensalada | THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET | 294 yd | |
| Cafe Murano | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 33 ST JAMES'S STREET | 353 yd | |
| Eggrun | 215-217 PICCADILLY | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET | 294 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | 78 PICCADILLY | 589 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-4 CHARING CROSS | 618 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 38 STRATTON STREET | 671 yd | |
| The Co Operative Group | BASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Automobile Club (Pall Mall Sports) 89-91 89-91 PALL MALL | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 80 yd |
| Sofitel London St James WATERLOO PLACE | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Piccadily) REX HOUSE 4-12 REX HOUSE 4-12 REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 276 yd |
| The Piccadilly Health Club And Spa PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Duke'S Hotel Spa & Health Club 35-36 35-36 ST. JAMES'S PLACE | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| St James'S Health Club (Closed) 7/9 7/9 St. James Street | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre @ Hotel Cafe Royal REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Soho) BREWER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| The Spa At Browns Hotel DOVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Hm Treasury HORSE GUARDS ROAD | 726 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.