SW1E 6AE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Westminster 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 6AE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (351 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00023943 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1E 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1E 6AE.
302
37
£ 68,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1E 6AE 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 6AE has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1E 6AE. The average age is 37.2. 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 6AE are high at 351 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
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Millbank Academy
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
347 nearby- Graysons Restaurant0.9 km
- Ica Bar1.0 km
- Old Queen Street Cafe0.6 km
- Red Lion Public House0.9 km
- Royal Academy Of Engineering0.8 km
- + 342 more
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Entree Bakery0.5 km
- Scribbler0.6 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
33 nearby- St. Ermin's Hotel0.9 km
- Limegrove Hotel0.9 km
- Corona Hotel0.9 km
- Melbourne House Hotel0.9 km
- St James Court Hotel0.0 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Other Place0.4 km
- Vagabond Wines0.5 km
- Victoria Taps0.6 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.5 km
- All Bar One0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Crosstown Doughnuts0.5 km
- Gopal'S Corner0.6 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.6 km
- Kampuchea0.6 km
- Pure0.6 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.6 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.0 km
- London Charing Cross1.4 km
Bus Stops
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.2 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.2 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1E6AE · Data under Open Government Licence