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.
PALMER STREET, SW1H 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMER STREET, SW1H 0AB.
220
35
£ 68,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
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
Evelina Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SW1H0AB · Data under Open Government Licence