Postcode sector · SW1A 2

London SW1A 2 area guide

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Is London SW1A 2 a good place to live?

In London (SW1A 2), recorded crime is 131% above the national average, homes sell for around £14,613,213 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in London SW1A 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW1A 2 is rated high. Around 47.3% of properties (216 of 457) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2025)

1995: £322,661 (7 sales)1996: £266,167 (6 sales)1997: £246,438 (8 sales)1998: £671,000 (2 sales)1999: £442,286 (7 sales)2000: £357,167 (33 sales)2001: £472,678 (15 sales)2002: £619,423 (13 sales)2003: £922,615 (13 sales)2004: £680,450 (10 sales)2005: £753,500 (8 sales)2006: £715,943 (7 sales)2007: £1,068,100 (10 sales)2008: £1,279,375 (8 sales)2009: £931,800 (5 sales)2010: £1,040,778 (9 sales)2011: £1,300,000 (4 sales)2012: £1,275,000 (2 sales)2013: £1,245,833 (6 sales)2014: £8,716,844 (13 sales)2015: £27,364,840 (10 sales)2016: £2,935,601 (9 sales)2017: £2,634,286 (7 sales)2018: £43,072,386 (8 sales)2019: £21,793,125 (8 sales)2020: £1,574,013 (2 sales)2021: £6,941,667 (6 sales)2022: £55,706,000 (5 sales)2023: £10,025,094 (48 sales)2024: £14,613,213 (16 sales)2025: £3,402,337 (10 sales) 2025: £3,402,337 (10 sales) £55,706,000 £246,438 1995 2025

Annual average (mean) sold price in SW1A 2, 1995–2025. Latest £3,402,337. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Jun 24: 1 crimesAug 24: 42 crimesSep 24: 40 crimesOct 24: 44 crimesNov 24: 43 crimesDec 24: 29 crimesJan 25: 42 crimesFeb 25: 23 crimesMar 25: 33 crimesApr 25: 55 crimesMay 25: 33 crimesJun 25: 49 crimesJul 25: 59 crimesAug 25: 41 crimesSep 25: 73 crimesOct 25: 56 crimesNov 25: 30 crimesDec 25: 41 crimesJan 26: 52 crimesFeb 26: 44 crimesMar 26: 41 crimesApr 26: 47 crimes Apr 26: 47 crimes 73 1 Jun 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SW1A 2 (Jun 24–Apr 26, average 42/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
32
One-person households
46%
Households with children
13%
Households
2,560

Owned 31% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 58%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SW1A 2.

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London SW1A 2: frequently asked questions

Is London SW1A 2 a good place to live?

In London (SW1A 2), recorded crime is 131% above the national average, homes sell for around £14,613,213 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in London SW1A 2?

Recorded crime in London SW1A 2 runs at 618.4 per 1,000 properties, 131% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SW1A 2 safe?

Crime in London SW1A 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW1A 2 runs at 618.4 per 1,000 properties, 131% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SW1A 2?

Homes in London SW1A 2 sell for around £14,613,213 on average, based on 16 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SW1A 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW1A 2 is rated high. Around 47.3% of properties (216 of 457) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 are at significant risk.

Is London SW1A 2 a deprived area?

London SW1A 2 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).