SW1Y 4UH is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km 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 4UH offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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. 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 (2478 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4UH are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 4UH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 4UH.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 4UH 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 4UH 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 4UH. 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
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 4UH are high at 2478 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE 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
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern1.0 km
- Hudson's House0.9 km
- Below Stone Nest0.5 km
- Black Horse0.8 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1289 nearby- Break Point0.9 km
- Gallo Bottega Alimentare1.0 km
- Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)0.7 km
- Sunflower Cafe Restaurant0.7 km
- ELWIN COFFEE LTD0.9 km
- + 1284 more
Retailers - Other
226 nearby- Patkins0.9 km
- Huffkins Bakery Ltd1.0 km
- Paul Uk1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Bonraw Foods Ltd0.9 km
- + 221 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- Dean St Town House0.4 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.5 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- Charlotte Street Hotel1.0 km
- St Giles Hotel0.9 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- TESCO0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
118 nearby- Dibs X Hamleys0.6 km
- Ergon Deli And Cafe0.7 km
- Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Slice By Pizza Pilgrims1.0 km
- Wok To Walk0.8 km
- + 113 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- London Victoria1.6 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.0 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: SW1Y4UH · Data under Open Government Licence