SW1Y 4NQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km 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 4NQ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (2269 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4NQ are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4NQ.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4NQ 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
SW1Y 4NQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1Y 4NQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW1Y 4NQ are high at 2269 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 George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
174 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.9 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.8 km
- Break Point0.8 km
- Central Food and Wine (retail)0.8 km
- Sun Rise & Co0.9 km
- + 169 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- St Giles Hotel1.0 km
- Cheshire Hotel1.0 km
- Covent Garden Hotel0.8 km
- The Courthouse Hotel0.7 km
- The Dilly0.1 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
63 nearby- Sevilla Mia0.9 km
- Maison Estelle0.6 km
- The Craft Beer Co ( Covent Garden ) Ltd1.0 km
- St Martin's Theatre0.6 km
- The Crown0.8 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1230 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.7 km
- BYRON0.9 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.7 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- Lamis Grill0.8 km
- + 1225 more
Takeaway Shop
109 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- Which Wich0.9 km
- Pasta Evangelists1.0 km
- BAB MANSOUR0.9 km
- Crosstown Doughnuts0.9 km
- + 104 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co Operative Group0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.8 km
- London Victoria1.6 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.0 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4NQ · Data under Open Government Licence