SW1Y 4AR is a well-regarded residential area located 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (2212 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4AR.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4AR 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 4AR 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 4AR. 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
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 4AR are high at 2212 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 Matthew's School, Westminster
Westminster City School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1060 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.8 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.8 km
- Lamis Grill0.9 km
- The Phoenix Artist Club0.8 km
- Be At One Greek Street0.8 km
- + 1055 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Which Wich1.0 km
- ZIZI FACTORY LTD1.0 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.9 km
- Dibs X Hamleys0.8 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.9 km
- + 81 more
Retailers - Other
146 nearby- Break Point1.0 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.9 km
- Venchi0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Ap Food Express0.7 km
- + 141 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.8 km
- The Arts Theatre0.7 km
- Lady Of The Grapes0.8 km
- Below Stone Nest0.7 km
- Blue Posts Public House0.8 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Dean St Town House0.7 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.7 km
- The Londoner Hotel0.3 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.2 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.3 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- London Victoria1.4 km
- London Waterloo1.6 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
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4AR · Data under Open Government Licence