Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1W 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1W 0BS.

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Population

538

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 68,800 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW1W 0BS 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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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. SW1W 0BS combines 71% economic activity with a 35-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

SW1W 0BS is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Grosvenor in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW1W 0BS offers 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. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 74% 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. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (389 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1W 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00023946 (shared with 96 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 SW1W 0BS. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 SW1W 0BS are high at 389 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person584
Anti-social behaviour472
Other theft331
Violence and sexual offences275
Shoplifting220

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.1 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.4 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.4 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.8 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.8 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

40 nearby
  • The Berkeley0.8 km
  • Best Western0.6 km
  • The Athenaeum Hotel0.9 km
  • Victoria Inn Hotel0.9 km
  • Comfort Inn Victoria0.5 km
  • + 35 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

345 nearby
  • Anya Cafe0.8 km
  • Raw Press0.9 km
  • Amaya0.9 km
  • Salloos0.9 km
  • Travellers Tavern0.5 km
  • + 340 more
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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Jeroboams0.5 km
  • The Acai Girls0.3 km
  • Simply Fresh0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Ebury News0.9 km
  • + 70 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Little Waitrose0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Barry'S Bootcamp0.4 km
  • Chun Fun How0.7 km
  • Food Works Turkish Kitchen0.8 km
  • AMT Coffee Ltd0.6 km
  • Flank0.1 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.6 km
  • Munich Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The White Horse1.0 km
  • Park Lane Club1.0 km
  • Victoria Taps0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria0.1 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station0.6 km
  • London Charing Cross1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.2 km