Buckingham Palace Address and Postcode Explained

The Buckingham Palace address postcode is Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA. That is the one to use for the palace itself, whether you are typing it into a satnav, writing a letter or searching on a map. The confusion starts with Buckingham Palace Road, a separate street nearby, where numbered addresses such as 164 Buckingham Palace Road carry a different postcode beginning SW1W. This guide clears up the difference and helps you plan a visit.

The official address and postcode

Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch. For general mail, satnavs and map searches, the address is simply Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA. There is more background on the building’s history and use on the Buckingham Palace Wikipedia page.

Postcodes in central London are very specific. The first part, SW1A, is the district, and the last two segments narrow it down to a small group of addresses. The SW1A district covers an area of Westminster that includes several government and royal addresses.

Buckingham Palace Road is not the palace

People often mix up the palace with Buckingham Palace Road because of the name. The road runs along the south-western side of the palace grounds and then heads towards Victoria. It is a long, busy road with offices, hotels, shops and a coach station nearby. Properties along it have their own street numbers and postcodes, generally starting with SW1W.

Place	Typical postcode	What it is
Buckingham Palace	SW1A 1AA	The palace itself
Numbered addresses on Buckingham Palace Road, such as 164	SW1W 9TP and others	Offices and businesses on a separate street
Nearby streets and buildings	Varies	Each has its own postcode, so confirm on the listing

If you type a numbered address into a map app and the pin lands a short walk from the palace, this is probably why. Always check the full postcode before you set off, and compare it against the place name. Our companion guide on the same topic, Buckingham Palace address and postcode explained, gives a second angle on the same question.

How to get there

The palace sits in the City of Westminster in central London, at the end of The Mall, with the Victoria Memorial in front. Public transport is almost always the best way to reach it.

• Victoria station. The closest major rail and Tube interchange, a walk of around ten to fifteen minutes depending on your pace.
• Green Park. On the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines, and a short walk through the park.
• St James’s Park. On the District and Circle lines, and close to the palace via the park.
• Hyde Park Corner. On the Piccadilly line, within walking distance.

Use a journey planner such as the one on the Transport for London website to compare routes, check for planned engineering works and see step-free access details for each station.

Driving and parking

Driving is not recommended. Roads around the palace are busy, parking is restricted, and ceremonial events can bring closures. Look at the Transport for London and Westminster City Council guidance on charges and parking restrictions if you must drive, and consider a taxi or a park-and-ride option from elsewhere in London.

Planning a visit

Many visitors stop to see the forecourt, the gates and the Victoria Memorial from outside. This is free and does not require a ticket. Public access inside the palace is limited and depends on the year, with the State Rooms generally opening only during certain periods. The official source for opening dates and tickets is the Royal Collection Trust at rct.uk. Check it for the latest times, prices and any restrictions rather than relying on older websites.

A few practical tips:

1. Book tickets only through official channels to avoid resale scams.
2. Arrive with extra time, since central London is busy and security checks can take a while.
3. Check the weather, as much of the experience outside is in the open air.
4. Look up any ceremonial events, such as the Changing the Guard, which have schedules published by official sources and may be changed or cancelled at short notice.

Writing to the palace

If you want to send a letter, use the address Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA and check the royal household’s website for guidance on correspondence and how requests are handled. Send only copies of important documents, not originals, and do not expect a quick reply. Never send money or gifts to an address on the strength of an unsolicited message claiming to come from the palace; scams exist, and the official website lists genuine contact routes.

Accessibility and comfort

Ask the official visitor service about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and assistance, and check the arrangements for any ticketed experience in advance. Surrounding streets include kerbs, crowds and uneven surfaces in places, and St James’s Park offers a quieter, flatter walk. If you are bringing young children or a pushchair, find out about bag restrictions and where buggies can go.

Other London addresses and rentals

If you are comparing addresses and postcodes in other places, our guides to the CF83 3GG postcode in Caerphilly and finding property lets in St Andrews show similar ways to verify a location before you travel or sign anything.

Frequently asked questions

Conclusion

The Buckingham Palace address postcode to remember is SW1A 1AA, and any numbered address on Buckingham Palace Road is a different place with an SW1W postcode. Plan to travel by public transport, check the official sources for visiting details, and confirm the full postcode before you set off.