Hobhouse Court is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1Y 4HH is located in the St James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hobhouse Court, London, SW1Y 4HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC2H 7HA, SW1Y 4HG, WC2H 7EP, WC2H 7NN, WC2H 7ED, WC2H 7DF, SW1Y 4BP, WC2H 7EA, SW1Y 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1Y 4HH is primarily male, with 60.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.8% | 39.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -11.1% |
| Male | 59.2% | 60.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 11.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW1Y 4HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.3% | 58.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 25.8% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 10.1% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.9% | 66.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 26.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SW1Y 4HH this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 71%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 8.5% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.4% | 71% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 37.2% |
| Other | 13.8% | 4% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 71.9% | 68.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 35% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.8% | 35% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -48.2% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 19.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 12% | 7.0% | 0.8% | 11.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 18.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 41.5% | 35% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -48.2% |
| 10+ Years | 15.4% | 24.6% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.1% | 10.4% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 17.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Other Europe | 6% | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hobhouse Court was 12362.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3945.7% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Hobhouse Court has the highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 3rd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2707.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hobhouse Court, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2018-06-25 | £1,747,121 |
| 2A Hobhouse Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2011-09-23 | £852,337 |
| 2A Hobhouse Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2011-01-14 | £923,771 |
| 2 Hobhouse Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2011-01-14 | £606,857 |
| Flat 3 5 Hobhouse Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2010-12-01 | £534,963 |
SW1Y 4HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SW1Y 4HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW1Y 4HH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Other | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School, Westminster 18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Urdang Academy 20-22 Shelton Street , WC2H 9JJ | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Jeannine Manuel School 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Be Joyful | 21 WHITCOMB STREET | 15 yd | |
| Sandwich Express | 25 WHITCOMB STREET | 24 yd | |
| Farzi Cafe | THEATRE ROYAL, 8 HAYMARKET | 61 yd | |
| Americana | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 11-12 HAYMARKET | 81 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 5 PALL MALL EAST | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Venues Ltd | ST ALBANS HOUSE, 57-60 HAYMARKET | 142 yd | |
| Simmons Bar Leicester Square | 28A LEICESTER SQUARE | 199 yd | |
| Lio London | 3-4 COVENTRY STREET | 228 yd | |
| The Casino At The Empire | 5-6 LEICESTER SQUARE | 239 yd | |
| Clubhouse 5 | 5 LISLE STREET | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portrait Pavilion | 11A CHARING CROSS ROAD | 200 yd | |
| Bike-Drop | 48 HAYMARKET | 204 yd | |
| Vegan | BASEMENT, 3-5 WARDOUR STREET | 235 yd | |
| Garrick Theatre | 2 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 248 yd | |
| Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly | CRITERION BUILDING, 225-229 PICCADILLY | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | GROUND FLOOR, THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET | 292 yd | |
| The Co Operative Group | BASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND | 329 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-4 CHARING CROSS | 344 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 412 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Food | UNIT 14, CHARING CROSS STATION, STRAND | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Piccadily) REX HOUSE 4-12 REX HOUSE 4-12 REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 201 yd |
| Sofitel London St James WATERLOO PLACE | health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Gymbox (Covent Garden) 42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre @ Hotel Cafe Royal REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Fitness First Beat (London Charing Cross) (Closed) Embankment Place | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| The Piccadilly Health Club And Spa PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| The Gym (London Charing Cross) 18-21 18-21 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Soho) BREWER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Royal Automobile Club (Pall Mall Sports) 89-91 89-91 PALL MALL | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London The Strand Covent Garden) BEDFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 14.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 26.5% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 471.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.