WC2H 0AN is an up-and-coming urban area on Charing Cross Road, 0.4km from St. Martin in the Fields in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1933 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00023928 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0AN.
259
39
£ 68,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 0AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 86% private renter occupancy, WC2H 0AN 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 WC2H 0AN. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 0AN are high at 1933 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
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
80 nearby- All Bar One0.6 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.6 km
- Sevilla Mia0.6 km
- Lady Of The Grapes0.4 km
- Simmons Bar0.8 km
- + 75 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1320 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.7 km
- BARN JU0.9 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point0.5 km
- + 1315 more
Takeaway Shop
145 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.6 km
- UZUMAKI0.6 km
- Which Wich0.4 km
- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.7 km
- + 140 more
Retailers - Other
249 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.5 km
- Coffee & Gift0.7 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.5 km
- Break Point0.4 km
- Ap Food Express0.6 km
- + 244 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
61 nearby- St Giles Hotel0.7 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.6 km
- Buckingham Hotel0.9 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
- The Co Operative Group0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.5 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.6 km
- London Waterloo1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.0 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.0 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2H0AN · Data under Open Government Licence