SW1Y 4AL is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from St James's in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW1Y 4AL has the character of 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. 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 (2063 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4AL.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4AL 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 4AL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1Y 4AL. 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
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 4AL are high at 2063 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
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1009 nearby- Imperial Treasure Waterloo0.2 km
- Restaurant Associates0.2 km
- Abokado0.9 km
- Apax Partners Worldwide Llp0.3 km
- Aquavit London0.2 km
- + 1004 more
Retailers - Other
136 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- Simply Fresh0.8 km
- Ap Food Express0.8 km
- Godiva1.0 km
- Oliver Bonas0.8 km
- + 131 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Munich Cricket Club1.0 km
- The Beau Brummell0.3 km
- Lady Of The Grapes0.9 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.9 km
- The Arts Theatre0.8 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Leon0.5 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- AMT Coffee Ltd1.0 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies1.0 km
- Coffee Bar1.0 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- The Londoner Hotel0.4 km
- The Athenaeum Hotel1.0 km
- Browns Hotel0.6 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.4 km
- Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.3 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- London Victoria1.4 km
- London Waterloo1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.4 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.4 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4AL · Data under Open Government Licence