SW1Y 4EH is an up-and-coming urban area on Oxendon Street, 0.3km from St. Martin in the Fields 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1917 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £627k, down 6.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4EH are sourced from Output Area E00023929 (shared with 324 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXENDON STREET, SW1Y 4EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXENDON STREET, SW1Y 4EH.
280
40
£ 68,500 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4EH 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW1Y 4EH spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £627k. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1Y 4EH. The average age is 39.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 778,875
6 sales · Mean £ 757,897
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1Y 4EH are high at 1917 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 Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Westminster City School
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.9 km
- Philomena’s0.9 km
- Sway Bar1.0 km
- Covent Garden Social Club0.4 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1247 nearby- Break Point0.8 km
- Gallo Bottega Alimentare0.9 km
- Pane Cunzato1.0 km
- SQUARE BUBBLES1.0 km
- Elysee Restaurant1.0 km
- + 1242 more
Takeaway Shop
111 nearby- Wok To Walk0.9 km
- Whipped London0.9 km
- Bubblelicious Tea0.4 km
- Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.3 km
- KALEIDO ROLLS0.6 km
- + 106 more
Retailers - Other
216 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- Holland And Barrett0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Whole Foods Market0.3 km
- + 211 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- Indigo Hotel0.2 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.1 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- St. Ermin's Hotel0.5 km
- Browns Hotel0.8 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- The Co Operative Group0.4 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.5 km
- London Waterloo1.6 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4EH · Data under Open Government Licence