SW1E 5JQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Grosvenor in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW1E 5JQ has the character of 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. 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 (449 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 5JQ are sourced from Output Area E00023942 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1E 5JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1E 5JQ.
142
40
£ 68,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 5JQ 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 5JQ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1E 5JQ. 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
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 5JQ are high at 449 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
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- The Berkeley1.0 km
- Colliers Hotel0.8 km
- Romano'S Hotel0.9 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.9 km
- Victoria Park Plaza Hotel0.5 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.6 km
- Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.6 km
- Sk Hair And Beauty0.9 km
- Waldens Chemist0.9 km
- Art Of Tapas0.7 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.6 km
- Vaga Bond0.2 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.3 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.6 km
- The White Horse0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
369 nearby- Ch&Co Workplaces0.4 km
- Chucs0.7 km
- Delice De France0.4 km
- Delice De France Island0.4 km
- El Pronto0.1 km
- + 364 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Little Waitrose0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Benugo Limited0.4 km
- Coco Di Mama0.2 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.3 km
- Domino'S Pizza0.7 km
- Baoziinn0.3 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.3 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.8 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: SW1E5JQ · Data under Open Government Licence