SW1Y 4LG 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.
Day-to-day life in SW1Y 4LG has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 (2026 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4LG are sourced from Output Area E00023937 (shared with 289 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4LG.
208
45
£ 68,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4LG 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW1Y 4LG — age 45, 26% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1Y 4LG. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1Y 4LG are high at 2026 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
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
993 nearby- Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)1.0 km
- Sunflower Cafe Restaurant0.8 km
- McDonald's Restaurants0.9 km
- 40 Greek Street0.8 km
- Bar Remo0.9 km
- + 988 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Dean St Town House0.7 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.8 km
- The Athenaeum Hotel0.8 km
- Soho Hotel0.8 km
- Indigo Hotel0.6 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Below Stone Nest0.8 km
- Blue Posts Public House0.6 km
- Hongdae Pocha0.8 km
- The London Cocktail Club1.0 km
- 5 Hertford Street0.7 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Dibs X Hamleys0.6 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.7 km
- Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Green Shoots0.6 km
- Leon0.6 km
- + 51 more
Retailers - Other
127 nearby- Huffkins Bakery Ltd1.0 km
- Hedonism Wines0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- Simply Fresh0.9 km
- Lina Stores0.6 km
- + 122 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.9 km
- London Victoria1.3 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: SW1Y4LG · Data under Open Government Licence