Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

PALACE STREET, SW1E 5HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALACE STREET, SW1E 5HW.

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Population

511

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW1E 5HW 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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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SW1E 5HW is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

SW1E 5HW 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 5HW offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (481 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £3.4M.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 5HW are sourced from Output Area E00023938 (shared with 41 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 5HW. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.5%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 3,400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 3,400,000

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

Crime rates near SW1E 5HW are high at 481 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person613
Anti-social behaviour602
Other theft345
Violence and sexual offences276
Shoplifting255

school Local Schools

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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.2 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.7 km
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Millbank Academy

Outstanding257 pupils1.1 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Park Lane Club1.0 km
  • The White Horse0.9 km
  • 8 Golden Horses0.7 km
  • All Bar One0.3 km
  • Victoria Taps0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

384 nearby
  • Bartlett Mitchell1.0 km
  • Beiteddine Express1.0 km
  • Da Corradi Caffe1.0 km
  • El Pirata Of Mayfair0.9 km
  • Graysons Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 379 more
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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Greycoat Express Limited0.5 km
  • Little Fresh0.2 km
  • The Hummingbird Bakery0.3 km
  • William Hill0.5 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
  • + 70 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • 410.2 km
  • The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.2 km
  • Lime Tree Hotel0.9 km
  • New England Hotel0.9 km
  • London Hilton1.0 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Sanzboba0.4 km
  • Morena0.8 km
  • Wrap It Up0.8 km
  • Caf? Murano1.0 km
  • Benugo Limited0.5 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.1 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
  • + 3 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
  • Victoria Underground Station0.4 km