Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2B 4AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2B 4AF.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WC2B 4AF has a significant social housing presence — 94% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WC2B 4AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Covent Garden in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC2B 4AF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (707 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2B 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00023958 (shared with 13 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 WC2B 4AF. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.2%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean21.6%
Other / Mixed15.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC2B 4AF are high at 707 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1196
Theft from the person899
Anti-social behaviour659
Shoplifting539
Violence and sexual offences441

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.1 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

96 nearby
  • All Bar One0.6 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.5 km
  • All Bar One0.3 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.6 km
  • GRAVITY DRINKS0.8 km
  • + 91 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1046 nearby
  • Amarcord Museum0.6 km
  • BARN JU0.4 km
  • Blank Street0.3 km
  • Blank Street Coffee0.3 km
  • Break Point0.6 km
  • + 1041 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

164 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.4 km
  • Coopers0.8 km
  • Wasabi0.8 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • + 159 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

55 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.8 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.7 km
  • Haymarket Hotel1.0 km
  • The Trafalgar St James1.0 km
  • The Kingsley Hotel0.5 km
  • + 50 more
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Retailers - Other

232 nearby
  • Ole & Steen0.6 km
  • Odeon Cinema0.9 km
  • Clockwork Pharmacy Plc0.5 km
  • H20 MEDIA LTD0.5 km
  • Museum Superstore0.7 km
  • + 227 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.7 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 km
  • London Blackfriars1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km