Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

BUCKINGHAM GATE, SW1E 6AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKINGHAM GATE, SW1E 6AL.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 68,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW1E 6AL 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines SW1E 6AL — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW1E 6AL is a well-regarded residential area on Buckingham Gate, 0.1km from Westminster 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (369 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.7M, up 5.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00023943 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1E 6AL. 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

White / British52.8%
Asian / British Asian18.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed22.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,444,500

14 sales · Mean £ 1,829,214

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1E 6AL are high at 369 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.

Anti-social behaviour607
Theft from the person458
Other theft275
Shoplifting273
Violence and sexual offences255

school Local Schools

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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.2 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.4 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.5 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.7 km
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Millbank Academy

Outstanding257 pupils1.0 km
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Pimlico Primary

Outstanding357 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

366 nearby
  • Graysons Restaurant0.8 km
  • Ica Bar0.9 km
  • Old Queen Street Cafe0.6 km
  • Red Lion Public House0.9 km
  • Royal Academy Of Engineering0.8 km
  • + 361 more
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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
  • Sana Mini Market1.0 km
  • Greycoat Express Limited0.3 km
  • Little Fresh0.0 km
  • + 62 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Morena1.0 km
  • Baoziinn0.6 km
  • Fanny'S Kebabs0.6 km
  • Gail'S Bakery0.8 km
  • Hotbox Lab0.6 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

39 nearby
  • Flemings Mayfair Hotel1.0 km
  • St. Ermin's Hotel0.9 km
  • 410.4 km
  • The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.4 km
  • Romano'S Hotel1.0 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Vaga Bond0.5 km
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.1 km
  • Munich Cricket Club0.4 km
  • The Other Place0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 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