SW1E 5BB 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.
For renters and young professionals, SW1E 5BB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (471 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.9M, up 159.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00023942 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALACE STREET, SW1E 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALACE STREET, SW1E 5BB.
142
40
£ 68,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 5BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SW1E 5BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.9M. Property prices are trending up 159.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1E 5BB. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,937,500
12 sales · Mean £ 2,022,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1E 5BB are high at 471 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Millbank Academy
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
355 nearby- H&W Catering Ltd1.0 km
- Kings Arms1.0 km
- Black Bear Burger0.3 km
- Bleecker Victoria0.3 km
- Mood0.4 km
- + 350 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Greycoat Express Limited0.4 km
- Little Fresh0.2 km
- The Hummingbird Bakery0.3 km
- William Hill0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- 410.2 km
- The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.2 km
- Lime Tree Hotel0.8 km
- New England Hotel0.8 km
- Dukes Hotel0.8 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Morena0.8 km
- Sanzboba0.3 km
- Chez Antoinette0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Save The Last Jerk0.7 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 8 Golden Horses0.6 km
- All Bar One0.3 km
- Victoria Taps0.5 km
- The Other Place0.1 km
- Vagabond Wines0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Little Waitrose0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.3 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.8 km
- London Charing Cross1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1E5BB · Data under Open Government Licence