SW1E 5ND is an active urban area on Victoria Arcade, 0.2km from Victoria in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Pimlico North ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (382 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 5ND are sourced from Output Area E00024048 (shared with 103 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ARCADE, SW1E 5ND House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ARCADE, SW1E 5ND.
172
38
£ 53,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 5ND is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW1E 5ND is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 22% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5ND. The average age is 37.9. 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 5ND are high at 382 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
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Westminster City School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- The Berkeley0.9 km
- Best Western0.5 km
- The Athenaeum Hotel1.0 km
- Victoria Inn Hotel0.8 km
- Limegrove Hotel0.6 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
343 nearby- Anya Cafe0.9 km
- Raw Press1.0 km
- Amaya1.0 km
- Travellers Tavern0.5 km
- Baxter Storey Limited0.9 km
- + 338 more
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Jeroboams0.6 km
- The Acai Girls0.3 km
- Simply Fresh0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Little Waitrose0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Barry'S Bootcamp0.4 km
- Chun Fun How0.6 km
- Food Works Turkish Kitchen0.7 km
- AMT Coffee Ltd0.5 km
- Crosstown Doughnuts0.1 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.5 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Other Place0.3 km
- Vagabond Wines0.1 km
- Antelope0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.1 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.5 km
- Vauxhall1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1E5ND · Data under Open Government Licence