SW1X 8AL is an active urban area on Eaton Place, 0.3km from Eaton in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW1X 8AL 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £2.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1X 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00023690 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EATON PLACE, SW1X 8AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EATON PLACE, SW1X 8AL.
127
44
£ 86,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1X 8AL 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
SW1X 8AL is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £2.4M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1X 8AL. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 2,395,000
15 sales · Mean £ 3,131,630
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1X 8AL are high at 141 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
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Saint Thomas More Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Westminster City School
Marlborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Sana Mini Market0.9 km
- Laderach chocolatier suisse0.8 km
- Bridges0.9 km
- The Provenance Meat Company0.6 km
- Krystals0.7 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- The Capital Hotel0.7 km
- San Domenico House0.9 km
- Victoria Park Plaza Hotel0.8 km
- Hotel Intercontinental0.8 km
- Comfort Inn Victoria0.7 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Gloucester0.6 km
- Admiral Codrington1.0 km
- Antelope0.4 km
- Vaga Bond0.6 km
- Bunch of Grapes1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
381 nearby- Abdel Wahab0.3 km
- Beauchamp Hospitality0.9 km
- Beaverbrook Townhouse0.5 km
- Cantinetta Antinori0.6 km
- Cicchetti (San Carlo)0.8 km
- + 376 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Carpo0.7 km
- Natashkino0.7 km
- The Choir with No Name0.8 km
- Ekook0.9 km
- Baoziinn0.6 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.5 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.6 km
- Battersea Park2.2 km
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