Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WATERLOO PLACE, SW1Y 4BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO PLACE, SW1Y 4BN.

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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 4BN 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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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SW1Y 4BN 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 4BN is a well-regarded residential area on Waterloo Place, 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (2502 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4BN 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 4BN. 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 4BN are high at 2502 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 person2808
Other theft1613
Violence and sexual offences943
Anti-social behaviour595
Robbery401

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.2 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.2 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.2 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.2 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.3 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

154 nearby
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd1.0 km
  • Break Point0.9 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.9 km
  • Venchi0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • + 149 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1112 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.8 km
  • BYRON1.0 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.7 km
  • Lamis Grill0.9 km
  • The Phoenix Artist Club0.8 km
  • + 1107 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

91 nearby
  • Which Wich0.9 km
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.9 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.8 km
  • Dibs X Hamleys0.8 km
  • Ergon Deli And Cafe0.9 km
  • + 86 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.7 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.6 km
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.7 km
  • Below Stone Nest0.6 km
  • Black Horse1.0 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • TESCO0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

42 nearby
  • Dean St Town House0.6 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.7 km
  • Browns Hotel0.7 km
  • St James Hotel & Club0.6 km
  • Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.4 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.6 km
  • London Victoria1.5 km
  • London Waterloo1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km