SW1E 6AL is a well-regarded residential area on Buckingham Gate, 0.1km from Westminster in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (369 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.7M, up 5.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00023943 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCKINGHAM GATE, SW1E 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKINGHAM GATE, SW1E 6AL.
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£ 68,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 6AL 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
Cultural diversity defines SW1E 6AL — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1E 6AL. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,444,500
14 sales · Mean £ 1,829,214
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1E 6AL are high at 369 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
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Millbank Academy
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
366 nearby- Graysons Restaurant0.8 km
- Ica Bar0.9 km
- Old Queen Street Cafe0.6 km
- Red Lion Public House0.9 km
- Royal Academy Of Engineering0.8 km
- + 361 more
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- Sana Mini Market1.0 km
- Greycoat Express Limited0.3 km
- Little Fresh0.0 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Morena1.0 km
- Baoziinn0.6 km
- Fanny'S Kebabs0.6 km
- Gail'S Bakery0.8 km
- Hotbox Lab0.6 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- Flemings Mayfair Hotel1.0 km
- St. Ermin's Hotel0.9 km
- 410.4 km
- The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.4 km
- Romano'S Hotel1.0 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
10 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
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 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: SW1E6AL · Data under Open Government Licence