SW1E 5HJ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 5HJ are sourced from Output Area E00023942 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1E 5HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1E 5HJ.
142
40
£ 68,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 5HJ 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 5HJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1E 5HJ. 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
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 5HJ 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.
school Local Schools
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Millbank Academy
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Sk Hair And Beauty1.0 km
- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.4 km
- Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.6 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- Colliers Hotel0.8 km
- The Westminster London1.0 km
- Limegrove Hotel0.8 km
- Corona Hotel0.9 km
- Melbourne House Hotel0.9 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
359 nearby- Benvenuti0.6 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
- Garside House Nursing Home1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- London Early Years Foundation0.9 km
- + 354 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.6 km
- Benugo Limited0.2 km
- Coco Di Mama0.1 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.4 km
- Crosstown Doughnuts0.3 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.5 km
- The Other Place0.2 km
- Vagabond Wines0.3 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.5 km
- All Bar One0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Little Waitrose0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.4 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.9 km
- London Charing Cross1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1E5HJ · Data under Open Government Licence