SW1H 0EU postcode in City of Westminster, Westminster
SW1H 0EU is a postcode in City of Westminster, in the St James's ward of Westminster. It is in the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SW1H 0EU is, and what is near it
- SW1H 0EU
- Other postcodes in SW1H 0: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 17 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4979, longitude -0.1333)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SW1H 0EU?
- WestminsterCouncil, for all local services Westminster: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SW1H 0EU Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Cities of London and WestminsterParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Rachel Blake (Labour (Co-op)), as Parliament lists them. Contact Rachel Blake
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SW1H 0EU?
Every home and business at SW1H 0EU can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SW1H 0EU?
BinDayBuddy does not read City of Westminster's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
City of Westminster's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SW1H 0EU at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 11 homes and businesses at SW1H 0EU. 11 are in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Westminster
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SW1H 0EU: 17,291 properties in Westminster are at high risk (9.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Westminster
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SW1H 0EU is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 00:14 on 23 October 2026.
- Tidal Thames at WestminsterFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames at Westminster
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, City of London, City of Westminster, Ken and ChelseaFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, City of London, City of Westminster, Ken and Chelsea
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 00:14 on 23 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SW1H 0EU?
Homes in SW1H 0 sold for a typical £900,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 13 sales, down 66.5% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Flat or maisonette £900,000 13 sales
Across the whole SW1H district: a typical £837,500 from 20 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SW1H 0EU
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SW1H 0EU from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at SW1H 0EU
The Food Standards Agency lists 4 food businesses at SW1H 0EU. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SW1H 0EU?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 2,130 homes in the neighbourhood around SW1H 0EU. The largest share of them, 31%, are in council tax band G. More were built from 2010 to 2019 than in any other period (32%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Westminster for 2026‑27: £1,050. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £700 (band A) to £2,099 (band H); band G, the most common, is £1,749.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 10 (under 1%) | £700 |
| Band B | about 20 (1%) | £816 |
| Band C | about 50 (2%) | £933 |
| Band D | about 190 (9%) | £1,050 |
| Band E | about 200 (9%) | £1,283 |
| Band F | about 420 (20%) | £1,516 |
| Band G | about 660 (31%) | £1,749 |
| Band H | about 580 (27%) | £2,099 |
When the homes were built
- 23% Before 1900
- 0% 1900 to 1918
- 5% 1919 to 1939
- 6% 1945 to 1964
- 2% 1965 to 1982
- 2% 1983 to 1999
- 12% 2000 to 2009
- 32% 2010 to 2019
- 17% 2020 or later
Averages for Westminster before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SW1H 0EU is in (ONS area E01004731), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SW1H 0EU?
The nearest open schools to SW1H 0EU, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SW1H 0EU?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SW1H 0EU is London Victoria Rail Station, 850 metres away in a straight line.
- London Victoria Rail Station Railway station 850 mWalk
- London Victoria Rail Station Railway station 850 mWalk
- St. James's Park Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 200 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
17 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest St James's Park Station, 95 m away.
More stations near SW1H 0EU, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SW1H 0EU?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SW1H 0EU, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Dr Hickey Surgery For the Homeless Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report October 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7222 8593 250 mWalk
- Millbank Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7834 5502 500 mWalk
- Victoria Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7834 2298 650 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SW1H 0EU?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SW1H 0EU, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 3 chargers 350 mWalk
- Zipcar Charging point · 2 chargers 500 mWalk
- Source London Charging point · 2 chargers 1.2 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SW1H 0EU?
The nearest to the centre of SW1H 0EU, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- EGO Dental Clinic Phone 07557 049988 100 mWalk
- Monck Street Dental and Implant Centre Phone 020 4525 9995 250 mWalk
- The Dentist Gallery Phone 07932 398053 300 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SW1H 0EU?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- St Thomas' Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 020 7188 7188 1.0 kmWalk
- Cleveland Clinic London Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2025 · Phone 020 3423 7000 1.1 kmWalk
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SW1H 0EU?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SW1H 0EU, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Norton House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2026 · Phone 020 7976 7681 250 mWalk
- Garside House Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3826 5520 850 mWalk
- Loveday Belgravia Phone 020 4530 9768 1.5 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SW1H 0EU?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SW1H 0EU, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Dolphins Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 7222 1828 100 mWalk
- Star Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 7222 1589 100 mWalk
- Boots, 107 Victoria Street Mon to Fri 8am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun 11am to 5pm · Phone 020 7834 5792 300 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SW1H 0EU?
The nearest vets to the centre of SW1H 0EU on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Blue Cross Pet Clinic 950 mWalk
- 55 Veterinary Clinic 1.3 kmCycle
- Goddard 1.9 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SW1H 0EU in a conservation area?
The centre of SW1H 0EU is in 2 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
- Article 4 direction areaArticle 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed
- Article 4 direction areaArticle 4 Direction Class E To C3 In Central Activities Zone
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SW1H 0EU?
Police.uk records 2,735 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SW1H 0EU in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 100, robbery 95, burglary 60, vehicle crime 55, bicycle theft 49, possession of weapons 23, other crime 11, criminal damage and arson 4.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SW1H 0EU
- Ward
- St James's
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- City of Westminster
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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