Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1E 5BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1E 5BH.

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Population

142

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 68,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW1E 5BH 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.

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Area Character

SW1E 5BH 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW1E 5BH is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Grosvenor 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 5BH 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 (397 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

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

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1E 5BH. 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

White / British63.2%
Asian / British Asian25.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1E 5BH are high at 397 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.

Anti-social behaviour727
Theft from the person619
Other theft380
Violence and sexual offences343
Shoplifting264

school Local Schools

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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.2 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.4 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.5 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.7 km
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Millbank Academy

Outstanding257 pupils1.0 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

39 nearby
  • The Berkeley1.0 km
  • Colliers Hotel0.7 km
  • Romano'S Hotel0.8 km
  • St James Hotel & Club1.0 km
  • Victoria Park Plaza Hotel0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Sk Hair And Beauty0.8 km
  • Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.5 km
  • Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.5 km
  • Waldens Chemist0.8 km
  • Art Of Tapas0.6 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

335 nearby
  • Benvenuti0.6 km
  • Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Lovage Indian Restaurant0.5 km
  • Mels Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 330 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Domino'S Pizza0.6 km
  • Benugo Limited0.4 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.2 km
  • Dumdum Donutterie0.2 km
  • Baoziinn0.2 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Vaga Bond0.2 km
  • Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.3 km
  • Munich Cricket Club0.6 km
  • 8 Golden Horses0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.1 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
  • Little Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria0.2 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station0.7 km
  • London Charing Cross1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.3 km