Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

ST JAMES'S SQUARE, SW1Y 4JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S SQUARE, SW1Y 4JU.

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Population

211

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Avg Age

42

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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 4JU 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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4/10
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Area Character

SW1Y 4JU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% 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 4JU is a well-regarded residential area on St James'S Square, 0.1km 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 4JU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2219 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4JU are sourced from Output Area E00023939 (shared with 217 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 4JU. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.1%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1Y 4JU are high at 2219 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 person2765
Other theft1541
Violence and sexual offences917
Anti-social behaviour546
Robbery423

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.4 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.2 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.2 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.2 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

156 nearby
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd1.0 km
  • Break Point0.9 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Whole Foods Market0.3 km
  • + 151 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia1.0 km
  • Covent Garden Social Club0.7 km
  • Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.6 km
  • The Friendly Society0.5 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.9 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1114 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.8 km
  • BYRON1.0 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.8 km
  • Lamis Grill0.9 km
  • The Phoenix Artist Club0.8 km
  • + 1109 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

92 nearby
  • Which Wich1.0 km
  • Bubblelicious Tea0.4 km
  • Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.6 km
  • KALEIDO ROLLS0.6 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • + 87 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

43 nearby
  • Indigo Hotel0.4 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.4 km
  • Flemings Mayfair Hotel0.7 km
  • St. Ermin's Hotel0.2 km
  • Browns Hotel0.5 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • TESCO1.0 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.8 km
  • London Victoria1.5 km
  • London Waterloo1.8 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