Catherine Place is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1E 6DX 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 Catherine Place, London, SW1E 6DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1E 6NL, SW1E 6DU, SW1E 6HF, SW1E 6NP, SW1E 6HX, SW1E 5HW, SW1E 6NR, SW1E 6DY, SW1E 6HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW1E 6DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 59.4% | 44.4% | -15.0% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 45.2% | 15.7% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (93%) 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 | 45% | 62% | 17.0% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 5.6% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 1.4% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 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 6DX this area, 5.5% 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 78%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 5.5% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.4% | 78% | 24.6% | 33.8% | 44.2% |
| Other | 14.3% | 3.1% | -11.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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 | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 8.3% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 0% | -9.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 70.2% | 63.2% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, just 36.6% 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 | 45.7% | 36.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -46.6% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 19.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 4.1% | -8.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 21.4% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.1% 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 | 43.8% | 37.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -45.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 21.1% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.9% | 16.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 10.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 7% | 0.2% | 6.8% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.5% | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 13.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catherine Place was 559.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the St James's average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Catherine Place has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St James's and the 115th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 634.5%.

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 Catherine Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,550,000 | 2023-06-27 | £2,895,287 |
| 3 Catherine Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,750,000 | 2023-05-30 | £2,951,638 |
| 23 Catherine Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,400,000 | 2023-02-10 | £2,772,951 |
| Flat 3 1 Catherine Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2022-05-18 | £1,660,907 |
| Flat 4 1 Catherine Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,750,000 | 2022-05-18 | £3,114,201 |
SW1E 6DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SW1E 6DX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,753 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 | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,613 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 | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School South Street , W1K 2XH | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,327 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 873 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Square Mayfair 106 Piccadilly , London W1J 7NL | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Square School 79 Eccleston Square , SW1V 1PP | - not rated | 825 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Inchbald School of Design 7 Eaton Gate , SW1W 9BA | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Public House | 14 PALACE STREET | 86 yd | |
| Cask And Glass Public House | 39-41 PALACE STREET | 91 yd | |
| The Other Naughty Piglet | THE OTHER PALACE, 12 PALACE STREET | 98 yd | |
| Five Guys | 12 CARDINAL WALK | 123 yd | |
| Colonies | 25 WILFRED STREET | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Other Place | THE OTHER PALACE, 12 PALACE STREET | 98 yd | |
| Vagabond Wines | 77 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD | 279 yd | |
| Lane 7 | THIRD FLOOR, ZIG ZAG BUILDING, 70 VICTORIA STREET | 295 yd | |
| All Bar One | 60 VICTORIA STREET | 366 yd | |
| Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd | 58 VICTORIA STREET | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Yummy Wheels | 16 PALACE STREET | 98 yd | |
| Crosstown | 14 SIR SIMON MILTON SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 278 yd | |
| Coco Di Mama | 139 VICTORIA STREET | 321 yd | |
| Island Poke | 137 VICTORIA STREET | 325 yd | |
| Kampuchea | 172 VICTORIA STREET | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | GROUND FLOOR, 10 CARDINAL WALK | 175 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 62 VICTORIA STREET | 341 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | PLATFORM 2 VICTORIA STATION, TERMINUS PLACE | 556 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | UNIT 39, MAIN CONCOURSE VICTORIA STATION, TERMINUS PLACE | 556 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 ROCHESTER ROW | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Victoria Cardinal Place) (Closed) Roebuck House Roebuck House Palace Street | health and fitness suite | 127 yd |
| Eland House (Closed) Eland House Eland House Bressenden Place | 149 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Victoria) PORTLAND HOUSE PORTLAND HOUSE BRESSENDEN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 196 yd |
| Westminster City School PALACE STREET | 203 yd | |
| Wellness Centre (Taj 51) Buckingham Gate | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Victoria) (Closed) 136-150 136-150 Victoria Street | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Gymbox (Victoria) VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| St Ermin'S Hotel (Autograph Collection) CAXTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| The Fitness Suite At Victoria Park Plaza VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Andrews) HORSEFERRY ROAD | 624 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 | 76.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.5% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.