SW1Y 4HX is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Whitehall 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (2585 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4HX are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4HX.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4HX 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
At 74% private renter occupancy, SW1Y 4HX is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 4HX. 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
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 4HX are high at 2585 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
Westminster City School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
All Souls CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
203 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.9 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.9 km
- Break Point0.8 km
- Ap Food Express0.6 km
- Godiva0.7 km
- + 198 more
Pub, NightClub
55 nearby- Sevilla Mia1.0 km
- Lady Of The Grapes0.6 km
- Below Stone Nest0.5 km
- Black Horse0.9 km
- Blue Posts Public House0.8 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1145 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.6 km
- BYRON0.9 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.6 km
- Five Guys1.0 km
- Lamis Grill0.8 km
- + 1140 more
Takeaway Shop
98 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY1.0 km
- Which Wich0.9 km
- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)1.0 km
- Dibs X Hamleys0.8 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.9 km
- + 93 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co Operative Group0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Dean St Town House0.6 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.6 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel1.0 km
- The Londoner Hotel0.2 km
- The Resident Covent Garden Hotel0.6 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.5 km
- London Waterloo1.6 km
- London Victoria1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4HX · Data under Open Government Licence