Seaforth Place is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1E 6AB is located in the St James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seaforth Place, London, SW1E 6AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1E 6AJ, SW1E 6BS, SW1E 6AN, SW1E 6AW, SW1E 6AL, SW1H 0AE, SW1H 9EU, SW1E 6DR, SW1H 0PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW1E 6AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 49.3% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.7% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW1E 6AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.4% | 67.5% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 29.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 21.7% | -14.3% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.6% | 71.2% | 14.6% | 48.4% | 22.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 23% | -11.9% | 33.6% | -10.6% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SW1E 6AB this area, 1.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 79.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.2% | 79.8% | 17.6% | 33.8% | 46.0% |
| Other | 18.3% | 3.4% | -14.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4% | 12.7% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 12.0% |
| Indian | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 74.9% | 61.1% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -20.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 8.6% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 30.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.9% | 30.8% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -52.4% |
| European Union | 20.6% | 17.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.7% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 9.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 21.4% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 41.7% | 31.2% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -52.0% |
| 10+ Years | 25.1% | 11.8% | -13.3% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 14% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 18.1% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 15.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 24.9% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 23.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.9% | 76.7% | -32.8% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 5.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 5.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seaforth Place was 720.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the St James's average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Seaforth Place has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St James's and the 90th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 185.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Seaforth Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2018-11-09 | £1,096,460 |
SW1E 6AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW1E 6AB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Morpeth Terrace , SW1P 1EP | - not rated | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL | - not rated | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Primary School Erasmus Street , SW1P 4HR | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | - not rated | 151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | - not rated | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pimlico School Lupus Street , SW1V 3AT | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,718 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 481 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Academy 10 Grey Coat Place , SW1P 1SB | - not rated | 254 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster Childrens' Hospital School Vincent Square , SW1P 2NS | - not rated | 688 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Onion Garden Cafe | 5 SEAFORTH PLACE | 2 yd | |
| Tossed | 54 VICTORIA STREET | 51 yd | |
| Cafe Victoria | 64 VICTORIA STREET | 68 yd | |
| Quilon Restaurant | 41 BUCKINGHAM GATE | 81 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 22-24 CAXTON STREET | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One | 60 VICTORIA STREET | 51 yd | |
| Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd | 58 VICTORIA STREET | 51 yd | |
| Lane 7 | THIRD FLOOR, ZIG ZAG BUILDING, 70 VICTORIA STREET | 137 yd | |
| Munich Cricket Club | 1 ABBEY ORCHARD STREET | 351 yd | |
| Hub By Premier Inn | 15 DACRE STREET | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Antoinette | 22 PALMER STREET | 133 yd | |
| Greggs | 29-31 PALMER STREET | 139 yd | |
| Benugo Limited | CLIVE HOUSE, 70-78 PETTY FRANCE | 143 yd | |
| Chun Fun How | 5 ARTILLERY ROW | 173 yd | |
| Island Poke | 137 VICTORIA STREET | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Waitrose | 62 VICTORIA STREET | 68 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | GROUND FLOOR, 10 CARDINAL WALK | 278 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 ROCHESTER ROW | 317 yd | |
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, 2 MONCK STREET | 516 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | PLATFORM 2 VICTORIA STATION, TERMINUS PLACE | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellness Centre (Taj 51) Buckingham Gate | health and fitness suite | 56 yd |
| Westminster City School PALACE STREET | 150 yd | |
| Gymbox (Victoria) VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 204 yd |
| St Ermin'S Hotel (Autograph Collection) CAXTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Victoria Cardinal Place) (Closed) Roebuck House Roebuck House Palace Street | health and fitness suite | 264 yd |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Andrews) HORSEFERRY ROAD | 321 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Victoria) PORTLAND HOUSE PORTLAND HOUSE BRESSENDEN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Eland House (Closed) Eland House Eland House Bressenden Place | 405 yd | |
| St Andrews Youth Club ALEC WIZARD HOUSE ALEC WIZARD HOUSE OLD PYE STREET | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Grange Wellington Hotel VINCENT SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.