SW1Y 4LE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from St James's in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Within the SW1Y district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (2229 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4LE are sourced from Output Area E00023939 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4LE.
211
42
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4LE 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 76% private renter occupancy, SW1Y 4LE 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 4LE. The average age is 42.1. 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 4LE are high at 2229 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
1045 nearby- Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)0.9 km
- Sunflower Cafe Restaurant0.8 km
- Flat Iron0.9 km
- McDonald's Restaurants0.8 km
- 40 Greek Street0.7 km
- + 1040 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- Dean St Town House0.7 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.8 km
- St Martin'S Lane Hotel0.7 km
- Z Hotel Strand0.9 km
- Claridges Hotel0.9 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Below Stone Nest0.7 km
- Blue Posts Public House0.6 km
- Hongdae Pocha0.7 km
- The London Cocktail Club1.0 km
- New Ambassadors Theatre0.8 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- Dibs X Hamleys0.6 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.7 km
- Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.8 km
- SUKOSHI1.0 km
- Sajway Lebanese Food Express0.9 km
- + 64 more
Retailers - Other
139 nearby- Huffkins Bakery Ltd1.0 km
- Ole & Steen0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- DEEKENEK1.0 km
- Monmouth Coffee Co1.0 km
- + 134 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.9 km
- London Victoria1.4 km
- London Waterloo1.9 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: SW1Y4LE · Data under Open Government Licence