WC2E 7NN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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, WC2E 7NN is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1255 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2E 7NN are sourced from Output Area E00023933 (shared with 150 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2E 7NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2E 7NN.
243
47
£ 68,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2E 7NN 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
WC2E 7NN has a significant social housing presence — 40% 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 WC2E 7NN. The average age is 46.9. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2E 7NN are high at 1255 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Oasis Academy Johanna
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Evelina Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
214 nearby- Ap Food Express0.3 km
- Godiva0.2 km
- Oliver Bonas0.3 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.3 km
- + 209 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Lady Of The Grapes0.0 km
- Tequila Mockingbird0.2 km
- Philomena’s0.5 km
- Sway Bar0.6 km
- Simmons Bar0.7 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1056 nearby- Aji Bakery0.9 km
- Great British Fish And Chip Restaurant0.9 km
- Hayward Gallery Cafe0.6 km
- Izakaya Hannah0.9 km
- Riverside Terrace Cafe0.7 km
- + 1051 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- TESCO0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
124 nearby- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.4 km
- Burrito Kitchen0.2 km
- Jamaica Patty Co0.3 km
- Whipped London0.5 km
- FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
- + 119 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.7 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT1.0 km
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.4 km
- St Giles Hotel0.9 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.2 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.2 km
- London Waterloo1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- London Charing Cross Rail Station0.3 km
- Savoy Pier0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2E7NN · Data under Open Government Licence