SW1H 0BU 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, SW1H 0BU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% 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. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (288 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1H 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00190384 (shared with 128 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1H 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1H 0BU.
255
36
£ 68,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1H 0BU 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
SW1H 0BU 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 SW1H 0BU. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1H 0BU are high at 288 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 Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
Westminster City School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Evelina Hospital School
Millbank Academy
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
- Entree Bakery0.8 km
- Scribbler1.0 km
- Little Waitrose0.9 km
- Empire Cinermas London Haymarket1.0 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Other Place0.7 km
- Vagabond Wines0.8 km
- Victoria Taps0.9 km
- Hub By Premier Inn0.1 km
- 8 Golden Horses0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
345 nearby- Adrian'S0.9 km
- Bag O Nails0.8 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.8 km
- Bone Daddies0.8 km
- Burger King (Uk) Ltd1.0 km
- + 340 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Crosstown Doughnuts0.8 km
- Gopal'S Corner0.9 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.9 km
- Kampuchea0.9 km
- Pure1.0 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- The Westminster London0.8 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.9 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.9 km
- Dover Hotel0.8 km
- Dukes Hotel0.8 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.9 km
- London Charing Cross1.1 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.3 km
Bus Stops
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.1 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.1 km
- St. James's Park Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1H0BU · Data under Open Government Licence