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.
WC2B 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2B 4BW.
241
43
£ 68,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: WC2B4BW · Data under Open Government Licence