Catherine Place is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1E 6HL 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 6HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1E 6PL, SW1E 6HR, SW1E 6DY, SW1E 6PH, SW1E 6PR, SW1E 6HX, SW1E 6NF, SW1E 6HF, SW1E 5HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1E 6HL is primarily male, with 72.7% of the population 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 | 28.9% | 27.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -23.7% |
| Male | 71.1% | 72.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 23.7% |
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 6HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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 | 65.9% | 67.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 26% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (94.5%) 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 | 68.2% | 59.6% | -8.6% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 27% | 34.9% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 6HL this area, 6.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 6.8% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.7% | 13% | -11.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 8.5% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 24% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 38% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.5% | 77.5% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 67.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 67.6% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 8.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 67.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 14.5% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catherine Place was 761.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.4% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Catherine Place has the 31st highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 88th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 301.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Catherine Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,075,000 | 2024-01-16 | £3,491,604 |
| Flat 1 48 Catherine Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2021-08-27 | £472,681 |
| 44 Catherine Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 2021-07-15 | £1,562,198 |
| 36 Catherine Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,850,000 | 2021-06-30 | £3,020,772 |
| 30 Catherine Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2012-05-24 | £4,173,783 |
SW1E 6HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 261 |
| Other | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 236 |
| Other | 49 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,694 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 | 2,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,681 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 | 454 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 | 573 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School Rochester Street , SW1P 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Academy Millbank Academy , SW1P 4HR | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,332 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,753 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 | 779 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 | 1,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,478 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 | 3,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,859 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 | 418 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Square School 79 Eccleston Square , SW1V 1PP | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Square Mayfair 106 Piccadilly , London W1J 7NL | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Abbey Choir School Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY | - not rated | 902 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 1,037 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonies | 25 WILFRED STREET | 48 yd | |
| Cask And Glass Public House | 39-41 PALACE STREET | 51 yd | |
| Crumpets | 83 BUCKINGHAM GATE | 130 yd | |
| New Acre | WESTMINSTER CHAPEL, BUCKINGHAM GATE | 142 yd | |
| Five Guys | 12 CARDINAL WALK | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Other Place | THE OTHER PALACE, 12 PALACE STREET | 181 yd | |
| Lane 7 | THIRD FLOOR, ZIG ZAG BUILDING, 70 VICTORIA STREET | 222 yd | |
| All Bar One | 60 VICTORIA STREET | 275 yd | |
| Curzon Cinemas Victoria Ltd | 58 VICTORIA STREET | 275 yd | |
| Vagabond Wines | 77 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Yummy Wheels | 16 PALACE STREET | 135 yd | |
| Coco Di Mama | 139 VICTORIA STREET | 263 yd | |
| Island Poke | 137 VICTORIA STREET | 266 yd | |
| Benugo Limited | CLIVE HOUSE, 70-78 PETTY FRANCE | 301 yd | |
| Crosstown | 14 SIR SIMON MILTON SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | GROUND FLOOR, 10 CARDINAL WALK | 164 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 62 VICTORIA STREET | 254 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10 ROCHESTER ROW | 505 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | PLATFORM 2 VICTORIA STATION, TERMINUS PLACE | 585 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | UNIT 39, MAIN CONCOURSE VICTORIA STATION, TERMINUS PLACE | 585 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 | 114 yd |
| Westminster City School PALACE STREET | 127 yd | |
| Wellness Centre (Taj 51) Buckingham Gate | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Victoria) PORTLAND HOUSE PORTLAND HOUSE BRESSENDEN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 213 yd |
| Eland House (Closed) Eland House Eland House Bressenden Place | 213 yd | |
| Gymbox (Victoria) VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Victoria) (Closed) 136-150 136-150 Victoria Street | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| St Ermin'S Hotel (Autograph Collection) CAXTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Andrews) HORSEFERRY ROAD | 539 yd | |
| The Fitness Suite At Victoria Park Plaza VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 584 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.