Overview of SW1Y 4JR

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St James'S Square is in London and in City Of Westminster district. SW1Y 4JR 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 St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW1Y 5LU, SW1Y 4AA, SW1Y 4BN, SW1Y 4JH, SW1Y 5LP, SW1Y 4JU, SW1Y 5AD, SW1Y 4LR, SW1Y 4QU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW1Y 4JR 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female40.8%39.9%-0.9% 51.0% -11.1%
Male59.2%60.1%0.9% 49.0% 11.1%

Partnership Status

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 4JR, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single54.3%58.4%4.1% 37.9% 20.5%
Married: Opposite sex37.6%25.8%-11.8% 44.2% -18.4%
Married: Same sex2.1%1.7%-0.4% 0.3% 1.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated1.8%1.7%-0.1% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced3.2%10.1%6.9% 9.1% 1.0%
Widowed1.1%1.7%0.6% 6.1% -4.4%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health66.9%66.7%-0.2% 48.4% 18.3%
Good health28.4%26.2%-2.2% 33.6% -7.4%
Fair health4%4.9%0.9% 12.7% -7.8%
Bad health0.7%2.2%1.5% 4.0% -1.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 4JR 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications2.8%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 Levels4.6%4.5%-0.1% 13.4% -8.9%
Apprenticeship1.1%0.6%-0.5% 5.3% -4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.3%8.5%-2.8% 16.9% -8.4%
Degree or Similar62.4%71%8.6% 33.8% 37.2%
Other13.8%4%-9.8% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.3%0%-1.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese4%5.5%1.5% 0.7% 4.8%
Indian8.7%8.8%0.1% 3.1% 5.7%
Pakistani2%0%-2.0% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian2%4.9%2.9% 1.6% 3.3%
Black African0.7%0%-0.7% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.7%0.5%-1.2% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0.7%0.5%-0.2% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%0.5%-0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other1%3.3%2.3% 0.8% 2.5%
White71.9%68.1%-3.8% 81.4% -13.3%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab1.7%4.9%3.2% 0.6% 4.3%
Other2.3%2.2%-0.1% 1.6% 0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 35% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom41.8%35%-6.8% 83.2% -48.2%
European Union18.4%19.7%1.3% 6.1% 13.6%
Rest of Europe5%12%7.0% 0.8% 11.2%
Africa2.3%3.3%1.0% 2.7% 0.6%
Middle East and Asia18.4%18.6%0.2% 5.6% 13.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean10%9.8%-0.2% 1.3% 8.5%
Oceania4%1.6%-2.4% 0.3% 1.3%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK41.5%35%-6.5% 83.2% -48.2%
10+ Years15.4%24.6%9.2% 9.8% 14.8%
5-10 Years15.1%10.4%-4.7% 2.9% 7.5%
2-5 Years8%12.6%4.6% 2.2% 10.4%
Less than 2 years20.1%17.5%-2.6% 1.9% 15.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom55.4% 76.7% -21.3%
Ireland1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
France6% 0.3% 5.7%
Germany2.2% 0.2% 2.0%
Italy7.1% 0.6% 6.5%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Romania0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other EU countries9.8% 1.5% 8.3%
Other Europe6% 0.2% 5.8%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
South-East Asia1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
North America and the Caribbean2.7% 0.3% 2.4%
Central and South America3.3% 0.2% 3.1%
Oceania1.6% 0.1% 1.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30.8% 37.2% -6.4%
Christian41.2% 46.2% -5.0%
Buddhist2.7% 0.5% 2.2%
Hindu6% 1.7% 4.3%
Jewish4.4% 0.5% 3.9%
Muslim2.2% 6.5% -4.3%
Sikh0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered11% 6.0% 5.0%

Safety

Is St James'S Square Street dangerous?

In 2023, 11327 crimes were reported near St James'S Square . It is one of the most dangerous streets in the UK (less than 1% streets have more crimes reported). This street can be considered very dangerous. The most common type of crime was other theft. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of SW1Y 4JR. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for SW1Y 4JR.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.



More Crime Statistics for St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4JR

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£68,500
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW1Y 4JR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on St James'S Square are based on 76 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Westminster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW1Y 4JR

Average Price
£3,158,596
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£3,158,596
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St James'S Square

Average Price
£12,062,011
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St James'S SquareStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
Second Floor Apartment 32 St James'S Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£2,612,0002012-10-24 £3,097,890
Penthouse Apartment Old London House, 32 St James'S Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£4,273,0002012-10-24 £5,067,873
Old London House, 32 St James'S Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£294,9651998-09-10 £1,310,023

Employment

SW1Y 4JR 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 4JR 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 4JR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee75
Self-Employed35
Student (economically inactive)18
Retired15
Other14
Part-Time Employee9
Looking after home or family5
Unemployed4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities35
Other33
Professional, scientific and technical activities28
Information and communication23
Accommodation and food service activities22
Education14
Manufacturing12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles12
Human health and social work activities11
Real estate activities10
Administrative and support service activities5
Construction5
Mining and quarrying4
Transport and storage4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 2,425 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
3out of 4 2,564 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 2,715 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 3,214 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH
4out of 4 3,649 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 496 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
South Street , W1K 2XH
3out of 4 1,123 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
18 Old Pye Street , Westminster SW1P 2DG
3out of 4 1,293 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU
4out of 4 1,418 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA
3out of 4 1,451 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westminster City School
55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ
3out of 4 1,215 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The Grey Coat Hospital
Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY
4out of 4 1,418 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
London Nautical School
61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA
2out of 4 2,054 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
Oasis Academy South Bank
75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS
4out of 4 2,122 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
The St Marylebone CofE School
64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA
4out of 4 2,172 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 1,039 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 1,447 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 1,899 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 2,057 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Morley College
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 2,261 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 3,047 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 3,675 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 5,189 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eaton Square Mayfair
106 Piccadilly , London W1J 7NL
- not rated 915 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Royal Ballet School
46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA
- not rated 1,129 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Westminster Abbey Choir School
Dean's Yard , SW1P 3NY
- not rated 1,174 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Fashion Retail Academy
15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL
- not rated 1,180 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Westminster
309 Regent Street , W1B 2UW
- not rated 1,259 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wrights Cafe15A PALL MALL26 yd
Reform ClubTHE REFORM CLUB, 104-105 PALL MALL75 yd
Travellers Club106 PALL MALL81 yd
Bp St James Square1 ST JAMES'S SQUARE88 yd
The Athenaeum107 PALL MALL91 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
DC Venues LtdST ALBANS HOUSE, 57-60 HAYMARKET242 yd
Dear Darling91 JERMYN STREET270 yd
Lio London3-4 COVENTRY STREET431 yd
The Devonshire17 DENMAN STREET438 yd
Coyote Ugly Saloon36 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE489 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
EnsaladaTHE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET220 yd
Pret A Manger3 DUKE OF YORK STREET239 yd
Bike-Drop48 HAYMARKET277 yd
Eggrun215-217 PICCADILLY297 yd
Hard Rock Cafe PiccadillyCRITERION BUILDING, 225-229 PICCADILLY327 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoGROUND FLOOR, THE PLAZA, 17-25 REGENT STREET220 yd
Tesco1-4 CHARING CROSS514 yd
The Co Operative GroupBASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND575 yd
Marks And Spencer - Simply Food78 PICCADILLY686 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply FoodUNIT 14, CHARING CROSS STATION, STRAND694 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Sofitel London St James
WATERLOO PLACE
health and fitness suite128 yd
Pure Gym (London Piccadily)
REX HOUSE 4-12 REX HOUSE 4-12 REGENT STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool165 yd
Royal Automobile Club (Pall Mall Sports)
89-91 89-91 PALL MALL
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool190 yd
The Piccadilly Health Club And Spa
PICCADILLY
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool346 yd
Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre @ Hotel Cafe Royal
REGENT STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool400 yd
Duke'S Hotel Spa & Health Club
35-36 35-36 ST. JAMES'S PLACE
health and fitness suite492 yd
St James'S Health Club (Closed)
7/9 7/9 St. James Street
health and fitness suite518 yd
Third Space Health Club (Soho)
BREWER STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool520 yd
Gymbox (Covent Garden)
42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE
health and fitness suite659 yd
The Gym (London Charing Cross)
18-21 18-21 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE
health and fitness suite679 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.