Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

ST JAMES'S SQUARE, SW1Y 4LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S SQUARE, SW1Y 4LB.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW1Y 4LB 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW1Y 4LB spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £6.8M.

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

SW1Y 4LB is a well-regarded residential area on St James'S Square, 0.1km 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 4LB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2209 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £6.8M.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4LB are sourced from Output Area E00023937 (shared with 289 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 4LB. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.3%
Asian / British Asian15.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed18.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 6,800,000

1 sales · Mean £ 6,800,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1Y 4LB are high at 2209 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 person1600
Other theft1079
Violence and sexual offences572
Anti-social behaviour400
Shoplifting370

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.0 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.2 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.3 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.3 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.4 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1027 nearby
  • Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)1.0 km
  • Sunflower Cafe Restaurant0.8 km
  • Flat Iron1.0 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants0.9 km
  • 40 Greek Street0.8 km
  • + 1022 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • Dean St Town House0.7 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.8 km
  • The Athenaeum Hotel0.8 km
  • Soho Hotel0.7 km
  • Indigo Hotel0.5 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Below Stone Nest0.8 km
  • Blue Posts Public House0.6 km
  • Hongdae Pocha0.7 km
  • The London Cocktail Club1.0 km
  • 5 Hertford Street0.8 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

69 nearby
  • Dibs X Hamleys0.6 km
  • Ergon Deli And Cafe0.7 km
  • Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Green Shoots0.6 km
  • Leon0.5 km
  • + 64 more
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Retailers - Other

132 nearby
  • Huffkins Bakery Ltd1.0 km
  • Hedonism Wines0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.3 km
  • Simply Fresh0.9 km
  • Lina Stores0.5 km
  • + 127 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.9 km
  • London Victoria1.4 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km