SW1Y 4QL is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km 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.
Within the SW1Y district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (2397 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4QL are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4QL.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4QL 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
At 74% private renter occupancy, SW1Y 4QL is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 4QL. 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 4QL are high at 2397 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
Westminster City School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
The Grey Coat Hospital
All Souls CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
199 nearby- Centre Point Food Store1.0 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.9 km
- Break Point0.8 km
- Choice of CBD Ltd1.0 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.8 km
- + 194 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Sevilla Mia1.0 km
- Club Soda Tasting Rooms1.0 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.7 km
- The Arts Theatre0.5 km
- Lady Of The Grapes0.7 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1127 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.7 km
- BYRON0.9 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.7 km
- Five Guys1.0 km
- Lamis Grill0.8 km
- + 1122 more
Takeaway Shop
94 nearby- Which Wich0.9 km
- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.8 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.8 km
- Dibs X Hamleys0.8 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.9 km
- + 89 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
- Dean St Town House0.6 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.7 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.1 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.2 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.6 km
- London Victoria1.6 km
- London Waterloo1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y4QL · Data under Open Government Licence