SW1E 5LB is a well-regarded residential area on Victoria Street, 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 5LB 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. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 5LB are sourced from Output Area E00023946 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA STREET, SW1E 5LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, SW1E 5LB.
538
35
£ 68,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 5LB 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
With 71% economic activity and an average age of 35, SW1E 5LB is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 5LB. 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 5LB 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 Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic 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
37 nearby- The Berkeley0.9 km
- Best Western0.6 km
- The Athenaeum Hotel0.9 km
- Victoria Inn Hotel0.8 km
- Blades Hotel0.9 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
341 nearby- Anya Cafe0.9 km
- Amaya1.0 km
- Travellers Tavern0.6 km
- Baxter Storey Limited0.9 km
- Boisdale Plc0.4 km
- + 336 more
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Jeroboams0.6 km
- The Acai Girls0.4 km
- Simply Fresh0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.2 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Little Waitrose0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Barry'S Bootcamp0.5 km
- Chun Fun How0.6 km
- Food Works Turkish Kitchen0.7 km
- AMT Coffee Ltd0.5 km
- Morena0.5 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.5 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.8 km
- Vaga Bond0.1 km
- Antelope0.9 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.1 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.6 km
- Vauxhall1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.0 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.0 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.0 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1E5LB · Data under Open Government Licence