Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD, SW1W 0QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD, SW1W 0QP.

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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 0QP 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

SW1W 0QP 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.

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

SW1W 0QP is a well-regarded residential area on Buckingham Palace Road, 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 (419 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £770k, down 0.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1W 0QP 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 0QP. 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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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 772,500

2 sales · Mean £ 772,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1W 0QP are high at 419 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 person556
Anti-social behaviour457
Other theft318
Violence and sexual offences261
Shoplifting220

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.7 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.9 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • The Berkeley0.8 km
  • Best Western0.7 km
  • The Athenaeum Hotel0.8 km
  • Victoria Inn Hotel0.9 km
  • 410.1 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

362 nearby
  • Anya Cafe0.8 km
  • Raw Press1.0 km
  • Amaya0.9 km
  • Salloos1.0 km
  • Travellers Tavern0.6 km
  • + 357 more
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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Jeroboams0.6 km
  • The Acai Girls0.4 km
  • Simply Fresh0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.5 km
  • Greycoat Express Limited0.6 km
  • + 72 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • 5 Hertford Street1.0 km
  • Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.5 km
  • Munich Cricket Club0.8 km
  • 8 Golden Horses0.9 km
  • All Bar One0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Little Waitrose0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Barry'S Bootcamp0.5 km
  • Chun Fun How0.6 km
  • Food Works Turkish Kitchen0.8 km
  • AMT Coffee Ltd0.5 km
  • Sanzboba0.3 km
  • + 27 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 Station0.2 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.2 km