SW1Y 4LR is a well-regarded residential area on Regent Street, 0.2km from St James's in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (2053 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4LR are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REGENT STREET, SW1Y 4LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGENT STREET, SW1Y 4LR.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4LR 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 74% private renter occupancy, SW1Y 4LR 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 4LR. The average age is 41.0. 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 4LR are high at 2053 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
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
All Souls CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1164 nearby- Break Point1.0 km
- Crudo Cevicheria0.7 km
- BYRON0.9 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.7 km
- Five Guys1.0 km
- + 1159 more
Retailers - Other
159 nearby- Centre Point Food Store1.0 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.9 km
- Break Point0.9 km
- Common Purpose Training Ltd0.7 km
- Hedonism Wines1.0 km
- + 154 more
Pub, NightClub
55 nearby- Sevilla Mia0.9 km
- Oswalds0.6 km
- 5 Hertford Street1.0 km
- Coach And Horses Public House0.9 km
- Circus0.9 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
94 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY1.0 km
- Which Wich0.9 km
- Green Shoots0.8 km
- Shuk0.8 km
- El Pollote0.8 km
- + 89 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Browns Hotel0.6 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.5 km
- Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.3 km
- St Martin'S Lane Hotel0.6 km
- Z Hotel Strand0.8 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- The Co Operative Group0.5 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- London Victoria1.5 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4LR · Data under Open Government Licence