SW1Y 4HA is a well-regarded residential area on Haymarket, 0.4km 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (2222 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £720k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4HA are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAYMARKET, SW1Y 4HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYMARKET, SW1Y 4HA.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4HA 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
At 74% private renter occupancy, SW1Y 4HA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 4HA. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 700,000
5 sales · Mean £ 733,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1Y 4HA are high at 2222 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
231 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
- + 226 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Sanderson Hotel0.9 km
- St Martin'S Lane Hotel0.4 km
- Z Hotel Strand0.7 km
- Soho Hotel0.4 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
70 nearby- Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.9 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.6 km
- The Arts Theatre0.4 km
- Lady Of The Grapes0.7 km
- The Craft Beer Co ( Covent Garden ) Ltd0.8 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1309 nearby- CAVO RESTAURANT0.8 km
- Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.7 km
- Drury 188-189 @ International House1.0 km
- Homeslice0.7 km
- ITSU0.9 km
- + 1304 more
Takeaway Shop
120 nearby- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.7 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.7 km
- LUPO BROS0.9 km
- Shuk0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- London Victoria1.7 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 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: SW1Y4HA · Data under Open Government Licence