Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1Y 4LH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

211

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Avg Age

42

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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 4LH 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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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 76% private renter occupancy, SW1Y 4LH 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 4LH 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 (2004 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4LH are sourced from Output Area E00023939 (shared with 217 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 4LH. 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

White / British68.1%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near SW1Y 4LH are high at 2004 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 person1427
Other theft970
Violence and sexual offences503
Anti-social behaviour381
Shoplifting355

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 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.1 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.2 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.3 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils1.3 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

983 nearby
  • Sunflower Cafe Restaurant0.8 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants0.9 km
  • 40 Greek Street0.8 km
  • Bar Remo0.9 km
  • Bar Soho0.8 km
  • + 978 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • Dean St Town House0.8 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.8 km
  • The Athenaeum Hotel0.8 km
  • Soho Hotel0.8 km
  • Indigo Hotel0.6 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • Below Stone Nest0.8 km
  • Blue Posts Public House0.7 km
  • Hongdae Pocha0.8 km
  • 5 Hertford Street0.8 km
  • Coach And Horses Public House0.8 km
  • + 42 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Dibs X Hamleys0.7 km
  • Ergon Deli And Cafe0.8 km
  • Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Green Shoots0.6 km
  • Leon0.6 km
  • + 53 more
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Retailers - Other

123 nearby
  • Hedonism Wines0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.4 km
  • Simply Fresh0.9 km
  • Lina Stores0.6 km
  • Bills Cafe0.9 km
  • + 118 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 5 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 Station0.4 km