SW1Y 4HE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km 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 4HE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (2042 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4HE are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4HE.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4HE 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
74% of homes in SW1Y 4HE are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 4HE. 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
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 4HE are high at 2042 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
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
70 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.9 km
- Hudson's House0.9 km
- Below Stone Nest0.4 km
- Black Horse0.8 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1295 nearby- Amarcord Museum1.0 km
- Break Point0.8 km
- Gallo Bottega Alimentare0.9 km
- Pane Cunzato1.0 km
- SQUARE BUBBLES1.0 km
- + 1290 more
Retailers - Other
228 nearby- Patkins0.9 km
- Huffkins Bakery Ltd1.0 km
- Paul Uk1.0 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- + 223 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 nearby- Dean St Town House0.4 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.5 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
- CHATEAU DENMARK LIMITED0.6 km
- Charlotte Street Hotel1.0 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
120 nearby- Dibs X Hamleys0.6 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.7 km
- Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Wok To Walk0.8 km
- BEIRUT GARDEN0.9 km
- + 115 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.6 km
- London Victoria1.7 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
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4HE · Data under Open Government Licence