SW1H 0HW is a well-regarded residential area on Victoria Street, 0.3km 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. 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 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (254 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1H 0HW are sourced from Output Area E00190384 (shared with 128 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA STREET, SW1H 0HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, SW1H 0HW.
255
36
£ 68,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1H 0HW 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 0HW 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 0HW. 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
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
£ 1,120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1H 0HW are high at 254 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
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Millbank Academy
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Pimlico Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Colliers Hotel0.9 km
- The Westminster London0.7 km
- Victoria Inn Hotel0.8 km
- Romano'S Hotel0.8 km
- Victoria Park Plaza Hotel0.6 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
334 nearby- Benvenuti0.6 km
- Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
- Garside House Nursing Home0.8 km
- London Early Years Foundation0.7 km
- Lovage Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- + 329 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.6 km
- Benugo Limited0.2 km
- Coco Di Mama0.3 km
- Dumdum Donutterie0.7 km
- Chun Fun How0.0 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.1 km
- Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.8 km
- Popins0.9 km
- Simply Fresh0.2 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hub By Premier Inn0.2 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.1 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.2 km
- Vaga Bond0.6 km
- The Other Place0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
- Little Waitrose0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.7 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.1 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
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Postcode Profile: SW1H0HW · Data under Open Government Licence