SW1E 5JE is a well-regarded residential area on Cardinal Walk, 0.4km from Victoria 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 neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (409 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 5JE are sourced from Output Area E00023942 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARDINAL WALK, SW1E 5JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDINAL WALK, SW1E 5JE.
142
40
£ 68,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 5JE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW1E 5JE spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1E 5JE. The average age is 40.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1E 5JE are high at 409 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and theft from the person. 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
Millbank Academy
Pimlico Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Pimlico Food And Wine0.9 km
- The Podgod1.0 km
- Sk Hair And Beauty0.9 km
- Greycoat Express Limited0.4 km
- Little Fresh0.3 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- Colliers Hotel0.7 km
- 410.2 km
- The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.2 km
- Lime Tree Hotel0.8 km
- New England Hotel0.7 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
341 nearby- Benvenuti0.5 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
- Garside House Nursing Home1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- London Early Years Foundation1.0 km
- + 336 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.5 km
- Sanzboba0.2 km
- Baoziinn0.3 km
- Fanny'S Kebabs0.3 km
- Gail'S Bakery0.6 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Vaga Bond0.2 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.3 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.6 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.6 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Little Waitrose0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer0.0 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.3 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.7 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 Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1E5JE · Data under Open Government Licence