Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1Y 4AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4AL.

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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 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Theft from the person1636
Other theft1028
Violence and sexual offences533
Anti-social behaviour371
Shoplifting225

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.2 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.3 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.3 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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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
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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