Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1E 5HX House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5HX 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 5HX 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 5HX is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Grosvenor 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 global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (457 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 5HX 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 5HX. 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 5HX are high at 457 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 person601
Anti-social behaviour589
Other theft337
Violence and sexual offences270
Shoplifting249

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 pupils0.6 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

13 nearby
  • Curzon Cinema1.0 km
  • Park Lane Club1.0 km
  • The Other Place0.1 km
  • Vagabond Wines0.2 km
  • The White Horse0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

397 nearby
  • Bartlett Mitchell1.0 km
  • Beiteddine Express1.0 km
  • Da Corradi Caffe0.9 km
  • El Pirata Of Mayfair0.8 km
  • Graysons Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 392 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • The Berkeley1.0 km
  • 410.2 km
  • The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.1 km
  • Lime Tree Hotel0.8 km
  • New England Hotel0.9 km
  • + 40 more
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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Greycoat Express Limited0.5 km
  • Little Fresh0.2 km
  • The Hummingbird Bakery0.3 km
  • William Hill0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • + 70 more
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Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Sanzboba0.4 km
  • Crosstown Doughnuts0.2 km
  • Gopal'S Corner0.3 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.6 km
  • Kampuchea0.3 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.1 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria0.3 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station0.9 km
  • London Charing Cross1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.4 km