SW1W 0EX is a well-regarded residential area on Lower Grosvenor Place, 0.1km from Grosvenor 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 significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (441 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1W 0EX are sourced from Output Area E00023946 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER GROSVENOR PLACE, SW1W 0EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER GROSVENOR PLACE, SW1W 0EX.
538
35
£ 68,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1W 0EX 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
With 71% economic activity and an average age of 35, SW1W 0EX is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1W 0EX. The average age is 34.9. 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 SW1W 0EX are high at 441 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Westminster City School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
382 nearby- Travellers Tavern0.6 km
- Arro Coffee1.0 km
- Baxter Storey Limited0.7 km
- Benugo Limited1.0 km
- Boisdale Plc0.5 km
- + 377 more
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Jeroboams0.6 km
- The Acai Girls0.4 km
- Simply Fresh0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- Mayfair News / Yoochat Mayfair0.9 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Best Western0.7 km
- The Athenaeum Hotel0.7 km
- London Hilton0.9 km
- Metropolitan Hotel0.8 km
- Sheraton Grand London Park Lane0.8 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- 5 Hertford Street0.9 km
- Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd0.6 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.9 km
- The White Horse0.9 km
- The Other Place0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Little Waitrose0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Barry'S Bootcamp0.5 km
- Green Shoots1.0 km
- Chun Fun How0.7 km
- Food Works Turkish Kitchen0.9 km
- AMT Coffee Ltd0.6 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.2 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.6 km
- London Charing Cross1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1W0EX · Data under Open Government Licence