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SW1Y (St. James's) in a nutshell

SW1Y covers St. James's, in Wandsworth and Westminster. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for SW1Y

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Two councils in one district

SW1Y is split between Wandsworth and Westminster. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

SW1Y stretches across Nine Elms, St James's, so give your full postcode, not just 'SW1Y', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old SW1Y postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 183 of 682 postcodes active
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • No certificate: there's no legal inventory requirement or renewal date.
  • Deposits: protect a deposit in an approved scheme within 30 days; a dated check-in report is key evidence in disputes.

More detail on the City of Westminster page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to SW1Y

SW1A · WhitehallSW1H · Buckingham GateW1F · Soho – north westW1D · Soho – south eastW1J · Mayfair – southW1S · Hanover Square

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does SW1Y cover?

SW1Y (St. James's) includes the wards of Nine Elms, St James's (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to SW1Y?

Neighbouring districts include SW1A (Whitehall), SW1H (Buckingham Gate), W1F (Soho – north west), W1D (Soho – south east) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SW1Y may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in SW1Y?

About 390 households and 633 residents at the 2011 Census, across 183 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is SW1Y in?

SW1Y sits in Wandsworth, Westminster (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Battersea, Cities of London and Westminster.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
SW1Y 1
Areas covered
St. James's 2
Active postcodes
183 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
390 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
633 2
Electoral wards
Nine Elms, St James's 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Battersea, Cities of London and Westminster 4
Local authority
Wandsworth, Westminster 4
Households privately renting (City of Westminster built-up area)
43.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.