Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1E 5BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1E 5BY.

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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: SW1E 5BY 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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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

SW1E 5BY 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

SW1E 5BY is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km 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, SW1E 5BY 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 city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (420 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 5BY 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 SW1E 5BY. 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 SW1E 5BY are high at 420 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 person609
Anti-social behaviour499
Other theft352
Violence and sexual offences294
Shoplifting244

school Local Schools

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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.3 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.3 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.6 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.8 km
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St Barnabas' CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • The Berkeley0.9 km
  • Best Western0.7 km
  • The Athenaeum Hotel0.8 km
  • Victoria Inn Hotel0.9 km
  • 410.1 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

361 nearby
  • Anya Cafe0.9 km
  • Amaya1.0 km
  • Travellers Tavern0.7 km
  • Baxter Storey Limited0.9 km
  • Boisdale Plc0.5 km
  • + 356 more
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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Jeroboams0.7 km
  • The Acai Girls0.5 km
  • Simply Fresh0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.4 km
  • Greycoat Express Limited0.6 km
  • + 69 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • 5 Hertford Street1.0 km
  • Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.4 km
  • Munich Cricket Club0.7 km
  • 8 Golden Horses0.8 km
  • All Bar One0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Little Waitrose0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Barry'S Bootcamp0.6 km
  • Chun Fun How0.5 km
  • Food Works Turkish Kitchen0.7 km
  • AMT Coffee Ltd0.4 km
  • Sanzboba0.3 km
  • + 28 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