SW1Y 4PH 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (2228 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4PH are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4PH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4PH.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4PH 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 4PH 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 4PH. 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 4PH are high at 2228 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 George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Westminster City School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1236 nearby- Starbucks Coffee Company0.7 km
- Yeni0.5 km
- 123V0.9 km
- Ain'T Nothin' But0.6 km
- Amalfi Restaurant0.8 km
- + 1231 more
Retailers - Other
217 nearby- Lina Stores0.4 km
- Kit Kat Chocolatory1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- Choice of CBD Ltd0.9 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.8 km
- + 212 more
Pub, NightClub
63 nearby- Maddox Tavern0.8 km
- The Beau Brummell0.1 km
- Club Soda Tasting Rooms1.0 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.7 km
- The Arts Theatre0.5 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
105 nearby- Mai Sushi0.7 km
- Kiss The Hippo1.0 km
- Regent Street Waffles0.8 km
- The Good Egg0.5 km
- Leon0.3 km
- + 100 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
49 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
- St Giles Hotel1.0 km
- Citadines Prestige Trafalgar Square0.7 km
- Cheshire Hotel1.0 km
- Covent Garden Hotel0.7 km
- + 44 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- London Victoria1.6 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4PH · Data under Open Government Licence