london SW1A Postcodes

London (SW1A)

The SW1A postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 351 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the SW1A postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the City of London,Westminster Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 47% of people in SW1A are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SW1A are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

SW1A is a postcode in the United Kingdom, located in the City of Westminster in central London. It forms part of the larger SW postcode area which covers most of the City of Westminster, including Whitehall SW1, Belgravia and Pimlico SW1W, and St James's SW1E. It is bordered by the postcodes EC2N (east), W1 (south), SW1P (north), and SW1W (west).

The area is an affluent one and is often referred to as ‘The Crown Estate' because it covers much of the land owned by the British Crown. It consists of a wide range of stately residences, embassies, luxurious apartments, and office-buildings of some of the biggest companies in the world such as Bloomberg LP and CDC Group. It is also home to some of the world's most renowned landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and Downing Street.

The postcode is served by some of the country's best transport links, including the London Underground Victoria Line, Circle Line, District Line, and Jubilee Line, as well as several bus routes. The area is also well served by pedestrian routes, with high-end shopping locations, restaurants, cafes, and bars to be found at any point. The extensive Royal Parks of Green Park, St James's Park, and Hyde Park are also within walking distance.

The postcode SW1A is home to several high-profile political figures, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, ministerial residences at No. 10 Downing Street, and other politicians and civil servants who work in the government's central hub. Aside from its political importance, SW1A is an affluent and desirable area in the UK, and one of the most expensive areas in the world to rent or buy property.

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