SW1W 0PR is a well-regarded residential area on Buckingham Palace Road, 0.3km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (528 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £975k, down 11.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1W 0PR are sourced from Output Area E00023946 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD, SW1W 0PR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD, SW1W 0PR.
538
35
£ 68,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1W 0PR 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
SW1W 0PR is a young, economically active community — 71% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1W 0PR. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 975,000
9 sales · Mean £ 979,444
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1W 0PR are high at 528 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
Westminster City School
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Caviar Kaspia London1.0 km
- Curzon Cinema0.9 km
- Park Lane Club0.9 km
- The Other Place0.1 km
- Vagabond Wines0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
406 nearby- Aspinalls Club0.9 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.9 km
- Beiteddine Express0.9 km
- Da Corradi Caffe0.9 km
- El Pirata Of Mayfair0.8 km
- + 401 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- The Berkeley0.9 km
- 410.1 km
- The Rubens At The Palace Hotel0.1 km
- Lime Tree Hotel0.8 km
- New England Hotel0.9 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Greycoat Express Limited0.6 km
- Little Fresh0.4 km
- The Hummingbird Bakery0.2 km
- William Hill0.7 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Sanzboba0.4 km
- Crosstown Doughnuts0.2 km
- Gopal'S Corner0.3 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.6 km
- Kampuchea0.3 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Victoria0.3 km
- London Victoria Coach Station0.8 km
- London Charing Cross1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.2 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
- Victoria Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1W0PR · Data under Open Government Licence