Eaton Place is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1X 8BX is located in the Knightsbridge & Belgravia 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 Eaton Place, London, SW1X 8BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW1X 8BZ, SW1X 8DB, SW1X 8DA, SW1X 8DD, SW1X 8BU, SW1X 8DE, SW1X 8AL, SW1X 8DJ, SW1X 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1X 8BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 53.2% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 54% | 46.8% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 SW1X 8BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 33.3% | 45.9% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 37.8% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (95.2%) 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 | 57.8% | 75.4% | 17.6% | 48.4% | 27.0% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 19.8% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -13.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 4% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
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.
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 61.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 13.8% | 8.2% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.8% | 10.1% | 7.3% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.9% | 61.5% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 27.7% |
| Other | 16% | 0.9% | -15.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 7.9% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.6% | 72.4% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 42.5% 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 | 32.3% | 42.5% | 10.2% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| European Union | 31.7% | 23.6% | -8.1% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 11.8% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27% 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 | 31.1% | 42.9% | 11.8% | 83.2% | -40.3% |
| 10+ Years | 17.4% | 27% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 15.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 12.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.2% | 9.5% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 76.7% | -17.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Central and South America | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eaton Place was 53.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% lower than the Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Eaton Place has the 5th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Hyde Park and the 61st lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 37 Eaton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2022-07-15 | £2,316,249 |
| Flat 3 37 Eaton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,875,000 | 2017-12-20 | £1,377,075 |
| Flat 1 37 Eaton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,475,000 | 2015-02-05 | £2,864,144 |
| Flat 2 37 Eaton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2012-03-09 | £3,458,259 |
| Flat 3 37 Eaton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2011-06-17 | £2,574,545 |
SW1X 8BX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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.
SW1X 8BX 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 | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,029 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 | 3,028 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 | 3,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School Lower Belgrave Street , SW1W 0NL | - not rated | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Sedding Street , Sloane Square SW1X 9DE | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' CofE Primary School St Barnabas Street , Pimlico SW1W 8PF | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , SW3 2QT | - not rated | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | - not rated | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,108 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 3,572 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,705 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 | 2,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,933 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inchbald School of Design 7 Eaton Gate , SW1W 9BA | - not rated | 364 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House School 3-5 Eaton Gate , London SW1W 9BA | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Abbey College 22 Grosvenor Gardens , Belgravia SW1W 0DH | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| More House School 22-24 Pont Street , Chelsea SW1X 0AA | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hill House School Hans Place , Knightsbridge SW1X 0EP | - not rated | 527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society Of Chemical Industries | FIFTH FLOOR, 14-15 BELGRAVE SQUARE | 224 yd | |
| The Hari | 20 Chesham Place, LONDON | 227 yd | |
| Abdel Wahab | 1-3 Pont Street, LONDON | 232 yd | |
| The Star Tavern | 6 BELGRAVE MEWS WEST | 242 yd | |
| Anya Cafe | 9 Pont Street, LONDON | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope | PUBLIC HOUSE, 22-24 Eaton Terrace | 401 yd | |
| The Gloucester | 187 Sloane Street, LONDON | 574 yd | |
| Vagabond Wines | 77 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD | 719 yd | |
| Hennessy Concession/Hennessy Boutique | Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road | 789 yd | |
| The Other Place | THE OTHER PALACE, 12 PALACE STREET | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benugo Limited | GROUND FLOOR PART LEFT, 40 GROSVENOR PLACE | 462 yd | |
| Barry'S Bootcamp | 16 ECCLESTON YARD, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 534 yd | |
| Morena | 10 ECCLESTON YARD, CITY OF WESTMINSTER | 554 yd | |
| Essentials | Shop Westbound Platform Room Sloane Square Station, Sloane Square | 623 yd | |
| Pop Up @ Victoria also t/a Las Iguanas, Super Nonna and Banana Tree | UNITS R8 AND R9, VICTORIA PLACE, 115 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | GROUND, 27 MOTCOMB STREET | 359 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-20 ELIZABETH STREET | 572 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS SU29, VICTORIA PLACE, 115 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD | 658 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | PLATFORM 2 VICTORIA STATION, TERMINUS PLACE | 734 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Simply Food | UNIT 39, MAIN CONCOURSE VICTORIA STATION, TERMINUS PLACE | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Peak Health Club & Spa CARLTON TOWER HOTEL CARLTON TOWER HOTEL CADOGAN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 436 yd |
| More House School 22-24 22-24 PONT STREET | 479 yd | |
| Berkeley Hotel WILTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Knightsbridge Golf School (Closed) Lowndes Square | squash courts | 626 yd |
| The Lanesborough (Closed) LANESBOROUGH PLACE | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Grosvenor Waterside Health & Leisure Spa 7A 7A ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Francis Holland School GRAHAM TERRACE | 659 yd | |
| Sussex House School CADOGAN SQUARE | 688 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Victoria) (Closed) 136-150 136-150 Victoria Street | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Eland House (Closed) Eland House Eland House Bressenden Place | 838 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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 | 75.0% |
| Median download speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 250 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 250 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 250 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.