london SW1E Postcodes

London (SW1E)

The SW1E postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 370 individual postcodes.

There are 0 electoral wards in the SW1E postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the City of London,Westminster Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 42% of people in SW1E are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SW1E are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The SW1E postcode in the London district encompasses the majority of the City of Westminster, as well as part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The majority of the area is made up of some of the most affluent neighbourhoods in the capital, bordered by St. James's and Belgravia to the West, Knightsbridge and Chelsea to the South, Mayfair and Marylebone to the East and Whitehall and Westminster to the North.

The area is home to a number of important landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Royal Courts of Justice. A large number of museums, galleries and parks are also all located within the SW1E postcode.

A key factor that makes the area so desirable is its transport links, with excellent connections to the rest of London from a range of underground and overground lines, as well as connecting services to the national rail network.

SW1E is also home to a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars, meaning there is something for everyone there. High-end stores such as Harrods can be found on Knightsbridge and well-known brands like Fortnum & Mason and Hamleys on Regent Street.

The area is known for its wide range of interesting architecture, ranging from old terraced houses like those found in the charming little mews alleys surrounding Pimlico, to the grandeur of Belgravia and the grand Neo-Gothic of Central London.

The range of top class hotels in the area, such as The Ritz and Claridges, make the area a great destination for a staycation or a night out. The Victoria Palace Theatre and the iconic London Palladium are also favourites with visiting tourists.

Finally, the SW1E postcode is within easy reach of Heathrow airport and also close to world-renowned cultural hubs such as Soho, Covent Garden, Shoreditch and Camden.

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