SW1Y 6RJ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km 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 6RJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1944 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 6RJ are sourced from Output Area E00023939 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW1Y 6RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 6RJ.
211
42
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW1Y 6RJ 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
76% of homes in SW1Y 6RJ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 6RJ. The average age is 42.1. 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 6RJ are high at 1944 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
Westminster City School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
The Grey Coat Hospital
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
971 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria1.0 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY1.0 km
- The Phoenix Artist Club1.0 km
- Be At One Greek Street0.9 km
- Nandos0.9 km
- + 966 more
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- ATG London LTD - Phoenix Theatre1.0 km
- Sam's Stall0.9 km
- Crispin'S Food & Wine0.7 km
- Curzon Soho Cinema0.8 km
- Rippons Newsagents0.9 km
- + 115 more
Pub, NightClub
47 nearby- St Martin's Theatre0.9 km
- Two Brewers1.0 km
- Coyote Ugly Camden Limited0.6 km
- Lanserhof At The Arts Club0.5 km
- Oscars London0.2 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Soho Hotel0.8 km
- The Dilly0.3 km
- Corinthia Hotel London0.8 km
- Great Scotland Yard Hotel0.7 km
- Sofitel St James London/Wild Honey St James0.3 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.9 km
- Savage Salads0.7 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Bike-Drop0.4 km
- Doughnut Time0.9 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- The Co Operative Group0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.9 km
- London Victoria1.3 km
- London Victoria Coach Station1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Green Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.4 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW1Y6RJ · Data under Open Government Licence