London postcode SW1 covers the area around Victoria in south central London and extends up to areas of Westminster, Belgravia, Pimlico, Knightsbridge and Chelsea. SW1 is home to more than 35 high profile embassies and several upmarket shopping areas such as Sloane Square, Brompton Road and of course Harrods. The area in the north of SW1 is the most upmarket. Victoria Station and the Gatwick Express are located in the south of this area which is more downmarket and with a few exceptions, hotels around Victoria are low budget. Notable landmarks include Downing Street, Theatre Royal Haymarket, Jermyn Street, The Mall, Pall Mall, Parliament Square, Sloane Square and Whitehall.
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