SW1P 3NB is a lively urban neighbourhood on Cowley Street, 0.2km from Millbank 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 significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (251 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £5.6M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1P 3NB are sourced from Output Area E00023945 (shared with 182 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWLEY STREET, SW1P 3NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWLEY STREET, SW1P 3NB.
492
31
£ 68,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1P 3NB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW1P 3NB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 53% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £5.6M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1P 3NB. The average age is 31.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 5,625,000
1 sales · Mean £ 5,625,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1P 3NB are high at 251 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. 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
Evelina Hospital School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Millbank Academy
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Walnut Tree Walk Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- A P Food Express0.9 km
- ZZ Food Express0.8 km
- Getir0.8 km
- Embankment Grocery0.6 km
- London News0.9 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
211 nearby- Okan0.8 km
- The Strings0.8 km
- Dragon Inn Club1.0 km
- Mitie Group PLC0.3 km
- 2 Amici0.7 km
- + 206 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- St James Court Hotel0.7 km
- Marriott Hotel0.8 km
- The Royal Horseguards Hotel1.0 km
- Rochester Hotel0.7 km
- Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster Abbey0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- 8 Golden Horses0.4 km
- All Bar One0.7 km
- The Horse And Stables1.0 km
- The Windmill0.7 km
- Zeitgeist @ The Jolly Gardeners0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- M\& S Simply Food \& Cafe0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Little Waitrose0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Chez Antoinette0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Save The Last Jerk0.5 km
- Ned's Noodle Bar0.9 km
- Sushi Zone \& Poke Zone0.8 km
- + 34 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria1.2 km
- London Waterloo1.2 km
- London Charing Cross1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Westminster Underground Station0.4 km
- Westminster Underground Station0.4 km
- Westminster Underground Station0.5 km
- Lambeth Pier0.5 km
- Westminster Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1P3NB · Data under Open Government Licence