SW1E 5JA is a well-regarded residential area on Palace Street, 0.3km 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 5JA 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (496 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 5JA are sourced from Output Area E00023946 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALACE STREET, SW1E 5JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALACE STREET, SW1E 5JA.
538
35
£ 68,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 5JA 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 5JA 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 5JA. 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 SW1E 5JA are high at 496 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
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Millbank Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Curzon Cinema1.0 km
- Park Lane Club0.9 km
- The Other Place0.0 km
- Vagabond Wines0.2 km
- The White Horse0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
391 nearby- Aspinalls Club1.0 km
- Bartlett Mitchell1.0 km
- Beiteddine Express1.0 km
- Da Corradi Caffe0.9 km
- El Pirata Of Mayfair0.8 km
- + 386 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
46 nearby- The Berkeley0.9 km
- 410.1 km
- The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.1 km
- Lime Tree Hotel0.8 km
- New England Hotel0.9 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Greycoat Express Limited0.5 km
- Little Fresh0.3 km
- The Hummingbird Bakery0.2 km
- William Hill0.6 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Sanzboba0.4 km
- Crosstown Doughnuts0.2 km
- Gopal'S Corner0.3 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.5 km
- Kampuchea0.3 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.3 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.8 km
- London Charing Cross1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1E5JA · Data under Open Government Licence