WC2B 4LL is an up-and-coming urban area on Aldwych, 0.4km from Strand in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC2B 4LL offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (577 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 4LL are sourced from Output Area E00190454 (shared with 277 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDWYCH, WC2B 4LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDWYCH, WC2B 4LL.
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33
£ 68,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2B 4LL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 80% private renter occupancy, WC2B 4LL is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2B 4LL. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 4LL are high at 577 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
London Nautical School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
228 nearby- ARNABEET0.7 km
- DEEKENEK0.7 km
- Monmouth Coffee Co0.7 km
- Neal's Yard Dairy Ltd0.7 km
- Rococo Chocolates London Limited0.7 km
- + 223 more
Restaurant, Cafe
922 nearby- Escapologist0.7 km
- STORY CELLAR0.7 km
- The Theatre Cafe Diner Ltd0.8 km
- White Pine0.7 km
- Crown Public House0.7 km
- + 917 more
Takeaway Shop
200 nearby- Shuk0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- BLACK SHEEP COFFEE0.6 km
- + 195 more
Pub, NightClub
101 nearby- Ye Olde Mitre0.9 km
- Be At One0.8 km
- The Bridewell Theatre0.8 km
- The Old Crown (sep sublet kitchen)0.8 km
- Penderel's Oak0.6 km
- + 96 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Rosewood London Hotel0.5 km
- The Kingsley Hotel0.8 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.4 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.4 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.4 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- City Thameslink0.9 km
- London Blackfriars0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2B4LL · Data under Open Government Licence