Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

PALMER STREET, SW1H 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMER STREET, SW1H 0AB.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 68,800 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW1H 0AB 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.

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW1H 0AB spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £477k. Property prices are trending down 21.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW1H 0AB is a well-regarded residential area on Palmer Street, 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. 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 (332 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £477k, down 21.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1H 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00023941 (shared with 79 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1H 0AB. 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

White / British62.9%
Asian / British Asian22.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed14.9%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 477,500

2 sales · Mean £ 477,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1H 0AB are high at 332 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.

Anti-social behaviour546
Theft from the person482
Other theft325
Violence and sexual offences259
Shoplifting253

school Local Schools

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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.3 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.3 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.5 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.9 km
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Millbank Academy

Outstanding257 pupils0.9 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • The Trafalgar St James1.0 km
  • 410.6 km
  • The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.6 km
  • Dover Hotel0.9 km
  • Dukes Hotel0.8 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

345 nearby
  • Clarence Public House1.0 km
  • Graysons Restaurant0.8 km
  • Ica Bar0.9 km
  • Old Queen Street Cafe0.4 km
  • Red Lion Public House0.7 km
  • + 340 more
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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Little Waitrose0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Entree Bakery0.7 km
  • + 58 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Victoria Taps0.8 km
  • The Other Place0.5 km
  • Vagabond Wines0.6 km
  • Vaga Bond0.6 km
  • Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.2 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Ben Venuti0.7 km
  • Island Poke0.4 km
  • Kimchimama0.8 km
  • Morinoya0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet At Sainsbury's Pimlico0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Little Waitrose0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria0.7 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.2 km
  • London Charing Cross1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St. James's Park Underground Station0.0 km
  • St. James's Park Underground Station0.1 km
  • St. James's Park Underground Station0.1 km