Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

ST JAMES'S MARKET, SW1Y 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S MARKET, SW1Y 4AH.

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Population

182

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW1Y 4AH 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.

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Area Character

SW1Y 4AH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW1Y 4AH is a well-regarded residential area on St James'S Market, 0.2km 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 4AH offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2333 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1Y 4AH. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.7%
Asian / British Asian19.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1Y 4AH are high at 2333 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.

Theft from the person3649
Other theft2187
Violence and sexual offences1256
Anti-social behaviour789
Robbery513

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.3 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.1 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.2 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.3 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.3 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

61 nearby
  • All Bar One1.0 km
  • Covent Garden Social Club0.5 km
  • Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.5 km
  • The Friendly Society0.4 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD1.0 km
  • + 56 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1207 nearby
  • Break Point0.9 km
  • Oka Restaurant0.6 km
  • Arang Restaurant0.4 km
  • Bafarat Cafe0.4 km
  • Crumbs & Doilies0.6 km
  • + 1202 more
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Retailers - Other

207 nearby
  • Holland And Barrett0.3 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Whole Foods Market0.3 km
  • Ole & Steen0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • + 202 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

48 nearby
  • Indigo Hotel0.3 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.3 km
  • Flemings Mayfair Hotel0.9 km
  • St. Ermin's Hotel0.4 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel1.0 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

101 nearby
  • Bubblelicious Tea0.4 km
  • Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.4 km
  • KALEIDO ROLLS0.6 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsburys0.5 km
  • + 96 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.6 km
  • London Victoria1.6 km
  • London Waterloo1.7 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