SW1H 0DB 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 city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (286 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1H 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00023941 (shared with 79 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1H 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1H 0DB.
220
35
£ 68,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1H 0DB 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 SW1H 0DB — 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 SW1H 0DB. 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 SW1H 0DB are high at 286 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
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
Westminster City School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Millbank Academy
Evelina Hospital School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
- Entree Bakery0.8 km
- Scribbler0.9 km
- Little Waitrose0.9 km
- Empire Cinermas London Haymarket1.0 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Other Place0.6 km
- Vagabond Wines0.8 km
- Victoria Taps0.9 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.1 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
356 nearby- Adrian'S0.9 km
- Bag O Nails0.8 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.8 km
- Bone Daddies0.7 km
- Burger King (Uk) Ltd0.9 km
- + 351 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Crosstown Doughnuts0.8 km
- Gopal'S Corner0.9 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.9 km
- Kampuchea0.8 km
- Pure0.9 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- The Westminster London0.9 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.9 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.9 km
- Dover Hotel0.8 km
- Dukes Hotel0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.9 km
- London Charing Cross1.1 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.3 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: SW1H0DB · Data under Open Government Licence