SW1E 5JH is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Victoria 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 5JH offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (411 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 5JH are sourced from Output Area E00023942 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1E 5JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1E 5JH.
142
40
£ 68,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 5JH 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW1E 5JH — age 40, 41% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5JH. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1E 5JH are high at 411 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
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Westminster City 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
Pimlico Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Paxall Pharmacy1.0 km
- Pimlico Food And Wine0.9 km
- The Podgod0.9 km
- Sk Hair And Beauty0.8 km
- Greycoat Express Limited0.4 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
35 nearby- Colliers Hotel0.7 km
- 410.2 km
- The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.2 km
- Lime Tree Hotel0.7 km
- New England Hotel0.7 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
336 nearby- Benvenuti0.5 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
- Garside House Nursing Home1.0 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- London Early Years Foundation1.0 km
- + 331 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.5 km
- Sanzboba0.2 km
- Baoziinn0.3 km
- Fanny'S Kebabs0.3 km
- Gail'S Bakery0.6 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Vaga Bond0.2 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.3 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.6 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.6 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Little Waitrose0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.3 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.7 km
- London Charing Cross1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1E5JH · Data under Open Government Licence