WC2H 0AA is an up-and-coming urban area on Charing Cross Road, 0.3km from Soho 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, WC2H 0AA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (2026 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00023960 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0AA.
224
42
£ 68,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 0AA 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
With 59% social renting, WC2H 0AA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 WC2H 0AA. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2H 0AA are high at 2026 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
261 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.4 km
- Coffee & Gift0.5 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.4 km
- Break Point0.3 km
- Beauty Boosters LTD0.4 km
- + 256 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
70 nearby- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.9 km
- Regency House Hotel1.0 km
- St Giles Hotel0.5 km
- Henrietta Hotel0.4 km
- Strand Palace Hotel0.6 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
83 nearby- Sevilla Mia0.5 km
- The George0.7 km
- The Sun0.5 km
- The Top Secret Comedy Club0.5 km
- Lio London0.3 km
- + 78 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1384 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.2 km
- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.6 km
- BYRON0.3 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.1 km
- Five Guys0.4 km
- + 1379 more
Takeaway Shop
170 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.5 km
- UZUMAKI0.5 km
- Which Wich0.3 km
- Americano0.8 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- + 165 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.6 km
- London Euston1.7 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2H0AA · Data under Open Government Licence