SW1Y 4HG is a well-regarded residential area on Suffolk Street, 0.2km 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. 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 (2163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4HG are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUFFOLK STREET, SW1Y 4HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUFFOLK STREET, SW1Y 4HG.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4HG 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 4HG 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 4HG. 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 4HG are high at 2163 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
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
Evelina Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
210 nearby- Everwell0.3 km
- Whipped London0.4 km
- Cineworld0.2 km
- Ole & Steen0.4 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- + 205 more
Pub, NightClub
61 nearby- Tequila Mockingbird0.3 km
- The Casino At The Empire0.2 km
- Hudson's House1.0 km
- Below Stone Nest0.5 km
- Black Horse0.9 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1185 nearby- 50 Kalo0.3 km
- Amorino0.4 km
- Benugo Limited0.3 km
- Boyds Grill And Wine Bar0.4 km
- Breadline Cafe0.3 km
- + 1180 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
106 nearby- Burrito Kitchen0.5 km
- Jamaica Patty Co0.4 km
- Dibs X Hamleys0.8 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.9 km
- Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.7 km
- + 101 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- The Londoner Hotel0.1 km
- Dean St Town House0.5 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.6 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- The Mayfair Hotel0.9 km
- + 42 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
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4HG · Data under Open Government Licence