SW1E 5BX is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km 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 global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (365 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00023946 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1E 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1E 5BX.
538
35
£ 68,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 5BX 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
SW1E 5BX 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 SW1E 5BX. 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
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 SW1E 5BX are high at 365 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 Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- The Berkeley0.9 km
- Best Western0.6 km
- The Athenaeum Hotel0.9 km
- Victoria Inn Hotel0.8 km
- Blades Hotel1.0 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
339 nearby- Anya Cafe1.0 km
- Travellers Tavern0.6 km
- Baxter Storey Limited0.9 km
- Boisdale Plc0.5 km
- Caxton Youth Club0.7 km
- + 334 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Jeroboams0.7 km
- The Acai Girls0.4 km
- Simply Fresh0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.3 km
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Little Waitrose0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Barry'S Bootcamp0.5 km
- Chun Fun How0.5 km
- Food Works Turkish Kitchen0.7 km
- AMT Coffee Ltd0.4 km
- Morena0.6 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.4 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.7 km
- Vaga Bond0.1 km
- Antelope1.0 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.1 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.6 km
- London Charing Cross1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.0 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.0 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1E5BX · Data under Open Government Licence