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.
ST JAMES'S SQUARE, SW1Y 4LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S SQUARE, SW1Y 4LB.
208
45
£ 68,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 6 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4LB · Data under Open Government Licence