WC2B 4BD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from St Giles 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 4BD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (686 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 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00023956 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2B 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2B 4BD.
241
43
£ 68,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2B 4BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WC2B 4BD has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2B 4BD. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2B 4BD are high at 686 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.
school Local Schools
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
London Nautical School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
243 nearby- ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.7 km
- Centre Point Food Store0.6 km
- Coffee & Gift0.6 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.7 km
- Break Point0.4 km
- + 238 more
Pub, NightClub
97 nearby- The Enterprise0.7 km
- All Bar One0.6 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.4 km
- Sevilla Mia0.8 km
- Royal National Theatre0.9 km
- + 92 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1073 nearby- LOE TEA HOUSE0.8 km
- Mary Ward Cafe0.7 km
- Swiss Butter0.7 km
- The Chambeli0.8 km
- TIMO'S PIZZA LIMITED0.7 km
- + 1068 more
Takeaway Shop
154 nearby- Fortitude Bakery1.0 km
- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.4 km
- Coopers0.9 km
- Wasabi0.8 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.7 km
- + 149 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
58 nearby- St Giles Hotel0.8 km
- Corinthia Hotel London0.9 km
- Great Scotland Yard Hotel0.9 km
- The Royal Horseguards Hotel1.0 km
- CHATEAU DENMARK LIMITED0.6 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- The Co Operative Group0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd1.0 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- City Thameslink1.2 km
- London Blackfriars1.3 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
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Postcode Profile: WC2B4BD · Data under Open Government Licence