Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

COWLEY STREET, SW1P 3NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWLEY STREET, SW1P 3NB.

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Population

492

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 68,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW1P 3NB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British68.7%
Asian / British Asian19.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Theft from the person505
Violence and sexual offences448
Anti-social behaviour367
Other theft300
Public order134

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.3 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.5 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils0.5 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.6 km
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Millbank Academy

Outstanding257 pupils0.7 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.8 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.9 km
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Walnut Tree Walk Primary School

Good328 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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