Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

HAYMARKET, SW1Y 4DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYMARKET, SW1Y 4DG.

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Population

182

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Avg Age

41

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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 4DG 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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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SW1Y 4DG 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW1Y 4DG is a well-regarded residential area on Haymarket, 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.

For renters and young professionals, SW1Y 4DG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (2128 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 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 4DG. 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

White / British68.7%
Asian / British Asian19.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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Crime rates near SW1Y 4DG are high at 2128 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 person3896
Other theft2436
Violence and sexual offences1335
Anti-social behaviour890
Robbery549

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.3 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.0 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.3 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.3 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.3 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

66 nearby
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern1.0 km
  • Sevilla Mia0.9 km
  • Oswalds0.8 km
  • The Craft Beer Co ( Covent Garden ) Ltd0.9 km
  • + 61 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1229 nearby
  • Break Point0.9 km
  • Gallo Bottega Alimentare1.0 km
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.6 km
  • BYRON0.8 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.6 km
  • + 1224 more
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Retailers - Other

215 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.9 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.8 km
  • Break Point0.7 km
  • Common Purpose Training Ltd0.9 km
  • Charles Worthington1.0 km
  • + 210 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

49 nearby
  • St Giles Hotel0.9 km
  • Browns Hotel0.7 km
  • St James Hotel & Club0.7 km
  • Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.5 km
  • St Martin'S Lane Hotel0.4 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

108 nearby
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.9 km
  • UZUMAKI1.0 km
  • Which Wich0.8 km
  • Green Shoots1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 103 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.6 km
  • London Victoria1.7 km
  • London Waterloo1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km