SW1Y 4HT is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from St. Martin in the Fields in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (2233 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4HT are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4HT.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4HT 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 4HT 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 4HT. 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 4HT are high at 2233 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
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
All Souls CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
210 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.9 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.8 km
- Break Point0.7 km
- Lina Stores0.4 km
- Boots The Chemist0.3 km
- + 205 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- St Giles Hotel1.0 km
- CHATEAU DENMARK LIMITED0.7 km
- Radisson Blu Edwardian1.0 km
- The Radisson Edwardian0.7 km
- The Dilly0.4 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
60 nearby- Sevilla Mia0.9 km
- Maddox Tavern1.0 km
- The Beau Brummell0.1 km
- Lady Of The Grapes0.6 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1188 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.6 km
- BYRON0.8 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.6 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- Lamis Grill0.7 km
- + 1183 more
Takeaway Shop
106 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- UZUMAKI1.0 km
- Which Wich0.8 km
- Mai Sushi0.8 km
- Regent Street Waffles0.9 km
- + 101 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.5 km
- London Waterloo1.6 km
- London Victoria1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4HT · Data under Open Government Licence