Map & location
Overview
SW1H 0BH covers the Broadway area of Westminster, a short walk from St James's Park Underground station and directly adjacent to New Scotland Yard — the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police. The street sits within the St James's ward and is dominated by landmark government and commercial buildings, reflecting the area's role as a nerve centre of British public administration.
The surrounding neighbourhood blends imposing Edwardian and modernist office blocks with historic streets leading towards Parliament Square, Victoria, and the green expanse of St James's Park. Caxton Street, Tothill Street and Petty France are all nearby, housing government departments, legal firms and corporate offices. Despite its official character, independent cafés, sandwich shops and pubs catering to the daytime working population line the side streets.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £1,683,300, around 3% below the wider SW1H district average of £1,736,650 (HM Land Registry, 91 recent sales).
Getting here
The postcode is extremely well served by Central London's public transport network. Several London Underground lines stop within a short walk, and a dense network of bus routes runs along Victoria Street and Broadway, connecting the area to Victoria, Waterloo, Trafalgar Square and beyond. The area is also well placed for cyclists, with Santander Cycles docking stations on Broadway and nearby Caxton Street, and a largely flat ride along dedicated lanes to neighbouring districts. Westminster Bridge and Embankment are accessible on foot, making the area highly walkable for those commuting from the South Bank.
What it's famous for
Broadway is most famous as the historic home of New Scotland Yard, the Metropolitan Police's iconic headquarters, identifiable by its revolving triangular sign — one of the most photographed police symbols in the world. The area is steeped in British political and administrative history: Parliament Square, Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament are all within ten minutes' walk. Nearby Petty France houses the Home Office, and the surrounding streets have featured in countless films and television dramas set in the corridors of power. St James's Park, one of the Royal Parks of London, forms a green boundary to the north-east, offering one of the capital's most scenic lunchtime walks.
Services & facilities
Metropolitan Police headquarters, iconic revolving sign on Broadway
UK government department located on nearby Petty France
City council offices a short walk along Victoria Street
Branch post office serving the Broadway and Victoria area
Numerous law firms and consultancies along Petty France and Broadway
Tourist attractions
Royal Park with ornamental lake and views of Buckingham Palace
~300 mIconic Metropolitan Police sign, a famous London landmark
~50 mHistoric square surrounded by the Palace of Westminster and Supreme Court
~600 mUnderground wartime bunker and Churchill Museum off King Charles Street
~550 mUNESCO World Heritage Site and royal ceremonial church
~700 mRoyal Park linking Buckingham Palace to Piccadilly
~900 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
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~200 mSW1E6HQ
~350 mSW1E6HQ
~350 mPharmacies
SW1H0AZ · 020 72221828
~100 mSW1P2HY · 02072 221589
~300 mSW1E6RA · 020 78345792
~450 mDentists
SW1H0EU
~150 mSW1P2HY
~300 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Harris Westminster Sixth Form, is ~100 m away.
Free schools 16 to 19
~100 mOther independent school
~250 mVoluntary aided school
~250 mOther independent school
~350 mAcademy converter
~400 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Central headquarters and administrative functions for London policing
Senior civil service and policy teams based on Petty France
Concentration of legal practices serving government and commercial clients
Corporate offices along Victoria Street and Broadway
Independent and chain eateries catering to a large daytime workforce
Gyms & leisure
Walking, wildlife and lakeside café in a Royal Park
~300 mTraditional London pub popular with local office workers
~200 mMajor national gallery of British art on Millbank
~1.1 kmSeveral theatres and cinemas within 15 minutes' walk
~1.0 kmFull-service gym and fitness centre near Victoria station
~700 mService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available across SW1H
Cable broadband service available in parts of Westminster
Excellent 4G/5G coverage throughout central Westminster
Waste collection, recycling and street cleaning services
Residential & community
Offices and public institutions dominate; limited private housing
Some Edwardian mansion blocks converted to flats on side streets
Area bustles during office hours, quieter evenings and weekends
Combination of owner-occupied, rental and social housing in wider ward
Transport
Train & Tube
St James's Park Station
St Jamess Park
Westminster Station
Westminster
Victoria Station
Victoria
Charing Cross
Charing Cross
Bus stops
Broadway / New Scotland Yard
Stops on Broadway serving routes towards Victoria, Trafalgar Square and Waterloo
Victoria Street stops
Frequent services along Victoria Street connecting Victoria and Westminster
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Broadway
Docking station on Broadway, suitable for rides to Victoria or Embankment
Santander Cycles — Caxton Street
Additional docking station near Caxton Street for the Petty France end
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Westminster EV Charging
On-street electric vehicle charging points managed by Westminster City Council
Defibrillators
AED — New Scotland Yard
Publicly accessible defibrillator at the Metropolitan Police building
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Caxton Street
Branch post office with full counter services
Fuel stations
Nearest fuel station
Petrol stations available near Victoria; none immediately on Broadway
Places of worship
Victorian church on Great Peter Street, Westminster
~500 mMother church of the Catholic Church in England and Wales
~750 mHistoric Methodist church and conference venue facing Parliament Square
~550 mParish church of the House of Commons, beside Westminster Abbey
~700 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 1274% above the national average (935.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
2985 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the less deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 2,002.
Housing & utilities
Broadway is predominantly office and institutional use with limited residential stock
Proximity to Parliament and Whitehall commands premium property values in the ward
Strong rental demand from government contractors and professional workers
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Moderate to poor air quality; major roads contribute to NOx levels
High daytime noise from traffic on Victoria Street and Broadway
Excellent access to St James's Park and Green Park within walking distance
Low surface-water flood risk; Thames tidal flood defences protect the area
FAQs
Where exactly is the SW1H 0BH postcode?
SW1H 0BH is located on Broadway in the City of Westminster, central London, within the St James's ward. It sits between Victoria Street and St James's Park, close to New Scotland Yard.
Which council covers SW1H 0BH?
SW1H 0BH falls within Westminster City Council, one of London's 32 borough councils.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW1H 0BH in?
It is in the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
What is the SW1H 0BH area like to live and work in?
The area is a busy governmental and commercial quarter, best known for police headquarters, government departments and professional services firms. It is lively during the week and well connected, though primarily an office district with limited residential character.
What schools serve the SW1H 0BH area?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How good is public transport from SW1H 0BH?
Public transport is excellent. Multiple Underground lines and a wide range of bus routes are accessible within a very short walk, and the area sits at the intersection of several key Central London corridors.
Is SW1H 0BH close to any parks or green spaces?
Yes — St James's Park, one of the Royal Parks, is roughly 300 metres away and offers extensive walking routes, a wildlife lake and café facilities.
What famous landmarks are near SW1H 0BH?
New Scotland Yard's revolving sign is on Broadway itself. Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey, the Churchill War Rooms and Buckingham Palace are all within about a kilometre.
Useful links
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