SW1Y 4QE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (2414 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4QE are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4QE.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4QE 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
SW1Y 4QE is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 4QE. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1Y 4QE are high at 2414 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- Hudson's House0.9 km
- Below Stone Nest0.5 km
- Black Horse0.8 km
- Blue Posts Public House0.5 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1268 nearby- Break Point0.9 km
- Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)0.7 km
- Sunflower Cafe Restaurant0.7 km
- ELWIN COFFEE LTD0.9 km
- Flat Iron0.7 km
- + 1263 more
Retailers - Other
222 nearby- Patkins0.9 km
- Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- Paul Uk0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Bonraw Foods Ltd0.9 km
- + 217 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Dean St Town House0.4 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.5 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- Charlotte Street Hotel1.0 km
- St Giles Hotel0.9 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- TESCO0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
120 nearby- Dibs X Hamleys0.5 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.7 km
- Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Slice By Pizza Pilgrims1.0 km
- Wok To Walk0.8 km
- + 115 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- London Victoria1.6 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.0 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4QE · Data under Open Government Licence