Is SW1E 6AU a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SW1E 6AU are higher than average, at 340 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of SW1E 6AU?

The population for the SW1E 6AU area is approximately 302 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1E 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1E 6AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

302

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Avg Age

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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 6AU 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 6AU — 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW1E 6AU is a well-regarded residential area located 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 (340 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1E 6AU 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 6AU. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near SW1E 6AU are high at 340 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 behaviour709

Theft from the person487

Other theft315

Violence and sexual offences300

Shoplifting282

school Local Schools

Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.2 km

The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.3 km

St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.4 km

St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.4 km

Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.4 km

St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.7 km

Millbank Academy

Outstanding257 pupils0.9 km

Pimlico Primary

Outstanding357 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

349 nearby

Graysons Restaurant0.8 km
Ica Bar0.9 km
Old Queen Street Cafe0.5 km
Red Lion Public House0.9 km
Royal Academy Of Engineering0.8 km
+ 344 more

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Retailers - Other

63 nearby

Boots The Chemist0.8 km
Waitrose0.4 km
Boots The Chemist0.8 km
Entree Bakery0.6 km
Scribbler0.7 km
+ 58 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

34 nearby

St. Ermin's Hotel0.9 km
Limegrove Hotel1.0 km
Corona Hotel1.0 km
Melbourne House Hotel0.9 km
St James Court Hotel0.1 km
+ 29 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby

The Other Place0.4 km
Vagabond Wines0.5 km
Victoria Taps0.7 km
8 Golden Horses0.5 km
All Bar One0.1 km
+ 4 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby

Crosstown Doughnuts0.5 km
Gopal'S Corner0.6 km
Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.7 km
Kampuchea0.6 km
Pure0.7 km
+ 28 more

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Supermarkets

8 nearby

Tesco0.5 km
Sainsbury's0.3 km
Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
Sainsbury's0.8 km
Little Waitrose0.1 km
+ 3 more

SW1E 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Neighbourhood Index

Area Character

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Ethnicity Profile

Economic Activity

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

school Local Schools

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Restaurant, Cafe

Retailers - Other

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

Pub, NightClub

Takeaway Shop

Supermarkets

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bus Stops