SW1Y 4AD is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from St James's in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW1Y 4AD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (2260 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00023939 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4AD.
211
42
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SW1Y 4AD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1Y 4AD. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1Y 4AD are high at 2260 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
154 nearby- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.9 km
- Break Point0.9 km
- Dolce & Gabbana0.9 km
- Holland And Barrett0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 149 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Sevilla Mia1.0 km
- Covent Garden Social Club0.7 km
- Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.6 km
- The Friendly Society0.5 km
- New Ambassadors Theatre0.7 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1109 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.8 km
- BYRON1.0 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.8 km
- Lamis Grill0.9 km
- The Phoenix Artist Club0.8 km
- + 1104 more
Takeaway Shop
89 nearby- Which Wich1.0 km
- District1.0 km
- The Salad Kitchen0.9 km
- Bubblelicious Tea0.4 km
- Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.6 km
- + 84 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Indigo Hotel0.4 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.4 km
- Flemings Mayfair Hotel0.7 km
- St. Ermin's Hotel0.2 km
- Karma Sanctum Soho0.4 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- TESCO1.0 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.8 km
- London Victoria1.5 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4AD · Data under Open Government Licence