SW1E 6AJ is a well-regarded residential area on Buckingham Gate, 0.2km from Westminster 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 6AJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% 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 (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (328 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00023941 (shared with 79 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCKINGHAM GATE, SW1E 6AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKINGHAM GATE, SW1E 6AJ.
220
35
£ 68,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 6AJ 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 6AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 28% 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 6AJ. The average age is 34.6. 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 6AJ are high at 328 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
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Millbank Academy
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- St. Ermin's Hotel1.0 km
- Colliers Hotel0.9 km
- The Westminster London0.9 km
- Comfort Inn Victoria0.8 km
- Eccleston Square Hotel1.0 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
341 nearby- Brooks'S1.0 km
- Oxford & Cambridge Club0.8 km
- Reform Club1.0 km
- Benvenuti0.6 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
- + 336 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.6 km
- Benugo Limited0.1 km
- Coco Di Mama0.2 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.6 km
- Flank0.6 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Pimlico Food And Wine0.9 km
- The Podgod1.0 km
- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.2 km
- Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.7 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.3 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.0 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.3 km
- Vaga Bond0.5 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Little Waitrose0.1 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.6 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.0 km
- London Charing Cross1.4 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 Station0.5 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1E6AJ · Data under Open Government Licence