Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2B 4BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

241

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2B 4BW 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WC2B 4BW 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.

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

WC2B 4BW 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 4BW 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 (677 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 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00023956 (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 4BW. 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

White / British58.1%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean13.4%
Other / Mixed16.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 4BW are high at 677 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 theft1220
Theft from the person939
Anti-social behaviour703
Shoplifting567
Violence and sexual offences448

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.2 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 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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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

253 nearby
  • ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.7 km
  • Argentalia London1.0 km
  • PURPOSE BAR1.0 km
  • Bury Food And Wine Store0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
  • + 248 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

103 nearby
  • The Enterprise0.7 km
  • The Old Nick0.6 km
  • The Square Pig0.5 km
  • Tequila Mockingbird0.7 km
  • The Casino At The Empire0.8 km
  • + 98 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1064 nearby
  • Faros1.0 km
  • LOE TEA HOUSE0.7 km
  • Mary Ward Cafe0.7 km
  • Swiss Butter0.7 km
  • The Chambeli0.8 km
  • + 1059 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

191 nearby
  • ASIAN FUSION1.0 km
  • BEIRUT BBQ1.0 km
  • CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE1.0 km
  • Dope Thai1.0 km
  • Fortitude Bakery1.0 km
  • + 186 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • TESCO0.3 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

56 nearby
  • The Londoner Hotel0.9 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.1 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.7 km
  • Buckingham Hotel0.6 km
  • Celtic Hotel0.9 km
  • + 51 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 Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km