Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SW1Y 6RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW1Y 6RJ.

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Population

211

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Avg Age

42

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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 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.

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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British68.1%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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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.

Theft from the person1334
Other theft878
Violence and sexual offences435
Anti-social behaviour313
Shoplifting281

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.1 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.2 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.2 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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
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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