SW1Y 4NW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from St James's 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, 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. 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 (2100 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4NW are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4NW.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4NW 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 4NW 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 4NW. 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 4NW are high at 2100 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 Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
All Souls CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
155 nearby- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.9 km
- Break Point0.9 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.9 km
- Venchi0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- + 150 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Sevilla Mia1.0 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.7 km
- The Arts Theatre0.6 km
- Lady Of The Grapes0.8 km
- Below Stone Nest0.6 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1123 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.8 km
- BYRON1.0 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.7 km
- Lamis Grill0.8 km
- The Phoenix Artist Club0.8 km
- + 1118 more
Takeaway Shop
93 nearby- Which Wich0.9 km
- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.9 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.9 km
- Dibs X Hamleys0.7 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.8 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Dean St Town House0.6 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.7 km
- The Londoner Hotel0.3 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.2 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.3 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- London Victoria1.5 km
- London Waterloo1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4NW · Data under Open Government Licence