Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1E 5JL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5JL 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 5JL 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 5JL 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 5JL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (402 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 5JL 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 5JL. 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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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 5JL are high at 402 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.

Anti-social behaviour852
Theft from the person656
Other theft401
Violence and sexual offences382
Shoplifting302

school Local Schools

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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.1 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.1 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.4 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.6 km
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Millbank Academy

Outstanding257 pupils0.9 km
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Pimlico Academy

Good1170 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Sk Hair And Beauty0.9 km
  • Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.5 km
  • Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.5 km
  • Waldens Chemist0.8 km
  • Jeroboams0.8 km
  • + 74 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

34 nearby
  • Colliers Hotel0.7 km
  • Best Western0.7 km
  • The Athenaeum Hotel1.0 km
  • Romano'S Hotel0.8 km
  • Victoria Park Plaza Hotel0.3 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

340 nearby
  • Benvenuti0.5 km
  • Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
  • Garside House Nursing Home0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • London Early Years Foundation0.9 km
  • + 335 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Domino'S Pizza0.5 km
  • Benugo Limited0.4 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.1 km
  • Dumdum Donutterie0.3 km
  • Barry'S Bootcamp0.7 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Vaga Bond0.2 km
  • The Other Place0.2 km
  • Vagabond Wines0.2 km
  • Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.1 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria0.3 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station0.7 km
  • Vauxhall1.7 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