Postcode SW1Y 5BF is located in a major urban area, within the St James's ward of Westminster in the London region , and forms part of the Strand, St James & Mayfair area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 4320.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £68,500 per year. The nearest station is Piccadilly Circus located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is St. James's Park.
Strand, St James & Mayfair has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Strand, St James & Mayfair has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4320.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £68,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SW1Y 5BF.
Strand, St James & Mayfair near SW1Y 5BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £1,000,000 in St James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,500 up to £14,087,848.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 77 | £975,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £3,700,000 |
10 years price trend in St James's
In the SW1Y 5BF postcode area, located within Strand, St James & Mayfair, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.