SW1E 6AF is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Westminster 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 6AF has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (340 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00023943 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1E 6AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1E 6AF.
302
37
£ 68,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 6AF 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 6AF has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1E 6AF. The average age is 37.2. 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 6AF are high at 340 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
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Millbank Academy
Pimlico Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
355 nearby- Graysons Restaurant0.9 km
- Ica Bar1.0 km
- Old Queen Street Cafe0.6 km
- Red Lion Public House0.9 km
- Royal Academy Of Engineering0.9 km
- + 350 more
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Pimlico Food And Wine1.0 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
- Greycoat Express Limited0.3 km
- Little Fresh0.1 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Morena1.0 km
- Baoziinn0.5 km
- Fanny'S Kebabs0.5 km
- Gail'S Bakery0.8 km
- Hotbox Lab0.5 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- St. Ermin's Hotel0.9 km
- 410.4 km
- The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.4 km
- Romano'S Hotel0.9 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.9 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Vaga Bond0.5 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.3 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.1 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.4 km
- The Other Place0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.5 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.0 km
- London Charing Cross1.5 km
Bus Stops
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.2 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.2 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1E6AF · Data under Open Government Licence