SW1Y 4EX 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (2039 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4EX are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4EX.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4EX 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
74% of homes in SW1Y 4EX are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 4EX. 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 4EX are high at 2039 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
Retailers - Other
223 nearby- Choice of CBD Ltd0.8 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.7 km
- Tario Express Food & Wine0.9 km
- Venchi0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- + 218 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.9 km
- St Giles Hotel0.9 km
- Browns Hotel0.7 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.7 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
70 nearby- Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.9 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.5 km
- The Arts Theatre0.4 km
- Crown & Anchor0.7 km
- All Bar One0.8 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1282 nearby- CAVO RESTAURANT0.8 km
- Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.7 km
- Drury 188-189 @ International House1.0 km
- Homeslice0.7 km
- ITSU0.9 km
- + 1277 more
Takeaway Shop
116 nearby- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.7 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.7 km
- Wok To Walk0.8 km
- BEIRUT GARDEN0.9 km
- H.I.S. EUROPE LTD0.8 km
- + 111 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- TESCO0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 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 Station0.1 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
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4EX · Data under Open Government Licence