Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1Y 5AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 5AN.

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Population

182

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW1Y 5AN 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SW1Y 5AN 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW1Y 5AN is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Whitehall 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 5AN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (2182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1Y 5AN. 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

White / British68.7%
Asian / British Asian19.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 5AN are high at 2182 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.

Theft from the person1890
Other theft1283
Violence and sexual offences920
Anti-social behaviour597
Drugs330

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.1 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.2 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.2 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.3 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils1.3 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1043 nearby
  • Imperial Treasure Waterloo0.2 km
  • Restaurant Associates0.4 km
  • Abokado1.0 km
  • Apax Partners Worldwide Llp0.4 km
  • Aquavit London0.3 km
  • + 1038 more
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Retailers - Other

184 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.5 km
  • Simply Fresh0.9 km
  • Ap Food Express0.5 km
  • Godiva0.7 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.6 km
  • + 179 more
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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • The Beau Brummell0.3 km
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.6 km
  • New Ambassadors Theatre0.7 km
  • 1989 Clubhouse0.7 km
  • Tequila Mockingbird0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

87 nearby
  • Leon0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)1.0 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.8 km
  • SUKOSHI0.8 km
  • + 82 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

41 nearby
  • Flemings Mayfair Hotel1.0 km
  • St. Ermin's Hotel0.4 km
  • The Londoner Hotel0.3 km
  • Haymarket Hotel0.1 km
  • The Trafalgar St James0.1 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.5 km
  • London Waterloo1.5 km
  • London Victoria1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.4 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.4 km