SW1Y 4AJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from St. Martin in the Fields in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1941 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00023929 (shared with 324 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4AJ.
280
40
£ 68,500 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4AJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW1Y 4AJ — age 40, 10% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1Y 4AJ. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1Y 4AJ are high at 1941 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 Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Westminster City School
Evelina Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
219 nearby- Ap Food Express0.6 km
- Godiva0.6 km
- Oliver Bonas0.7 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- + 214 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Lady Of The Grapes0.5 km
- All Bar One0.8 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- Hudson's House0.9 km
- Below Stone Nest0.4 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1271 nearby- Hayward Gallery Cafe1.0 km
- 3 Henrietta St0.6 km
- Ave Mario0.5 km
- Bens Cookies0.6 km
- Blacklock0.4 km
- + 1266 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
117 nearby- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.9 km
- Dibs X Hamleys0.7 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.8 km
- Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Pick and Cheese0.6 km
- + 112 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- The Kingsley Hotel1.0 km
- Dean St Town House0.4 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.5 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
- Sanderson Hotel1.0 km
- + 47 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.5 km
- London Waterloo1.6 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4AJ · Data under Open Government Licence