SW1W 0EJ is a well-regarded residential area on Lower Grosvenor Place, 0.2km from Grosvenor 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 big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (430 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1W 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00023946 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER GROSVENOR PLACE, SW1W 0EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER GROSVENOR PLACE, SW1W 0EJ.
538
35
£ 68,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1W 0EJ 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
SW1W 0EJ is a young, economically active community — 71% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1W 0EJ. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1W 0EJ are high at 430 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.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Westminster City School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Sk Hair And Beauty0.7 km
- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.7 km
- Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.5 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Colliers Hotel0.7 km
- Limegrove Hotel0.7 km
- Flemings Mayfair Hotel0.9 km
- Romano'S Hotel0.9 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.9 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
369 nearby- Benvenuti0.7 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Lovage Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- Mels Kitchen0.7 km
- + 364 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.7 km
- Benugo Limited0.6 km
- Coco Di Mama0.4 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.2 km
- Crosstown Doughnuts0.1 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.8 km
- The Other Place0.2 km
- Vagabond Wines0.1 km
- Vaga Bond0.1 km
- Antelope0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Little Waitrose0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.7 km
- London Charing Cross1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1W0EJ · Data under Open Government Licence