Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1Y 4HX House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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 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.

Theft from the person3156
Other theft1900
Violence and sexual offences1375
Anti-social behaviour792
Robbery459

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.4 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.0 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.2 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.3 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.3 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.4 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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

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