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.
PALACE STREET, SW1E 5HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALACE STREET, SW1E 5HW.
511
31
£ 68,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
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
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SW1E5HW · Data under Open Government Licence