SW1E 6AS is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km 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 management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (280 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 6AS are sourced from Output Area E00023941 (shared with 79 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1E 6AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1E 6AS.
220
35
£ 68,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 6AS 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW1E 6AS — age 35, 28% ownership, 70% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 6AS. 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
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 6AS are high at 280 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
The Grey Coat Hospital
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Millbank Academy
Pimlico Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
33 nearby- Colliers Hotel0.9 km
- The Westminster London0.8 km
- Victoria Inn Hotel0.8 km
- Romano'S Hotel0.9 km
- St James Hotel & Club1.0 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
335 nearby- Benvenuti0.6 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
- Garside House Nursing Home0.9 km
- London Early Years Foundation0.7 km
- Lovage Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- + 330 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.6 km
- Benugo Limited0.1 km
- Coco Di Mama0.3 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.6 km
- Chun Fun How0.1 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.2 km
- Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.8 km
- Popins0.9 km
- Simply Fresh0.2 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.2 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.1 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.2 km
- Vaga Bond0.6 km
- Victoria Taps0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
- Little Waitrose0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.7 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.1 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 Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1E6AS · Data under Open Government Licence