PALACE STREET, SW1E 5BA House Prices & Local Information

SW1E 5BA is a well-regarded residential area on Palace Street, 0.4km from Westminster in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (467 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 24.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00023942 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.