Is WC2H 0AP a safe place to live?

Crime rates in WC2H 0AP are higher than average, at 2092 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of WC2H 0AP?

The population for the WC2H 0AP area is approximately 224 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

224

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC2H 0AP 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.

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1/10

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1/10

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10/10

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9/10

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10/10

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10/10

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5/10

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1/10

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2/10

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Area Character

WC2H 0AP is a high-turnover rental hub — with 80% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC2H 0AP is an up-and-coming urban area on Charing Cross Road, 0.3km 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.

For renters and young professionals, WC2H 0AP offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2092 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00023934 (shared with 158 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2H 0AP. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.0%

Asian / British Asian16.4%

Black / African / Caribbean1.8%

Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

67%Active

FT: 52%

Unemployed: 4%

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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC2H 0AP are high at 2092 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.

Theft from the person4436

Other theft2990

Violence and sexual offences1849

Anti-social behaviour1168

Shoplifting869

school Local Schools

Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.4 km

St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km

St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km

All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km

Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km

St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.5 km

London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.5 km

St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

76 nearby

All Bar One0.6 km
Bloomsbury Tavern0.6 km
Sevilla Mia0.7 km
Covent Garden Social Club0.1 km
Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.1 km
+ 71 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1265 nearby

Amarcord Museum0.8 km
BARN JU0.9 km
Blank Street0.9 km
Blank Street Coffee0.9 km
Break Point0.6 km
+ 1260 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

134 nearby

Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.7 km
UZUMAKI0.7 km
Which Wich0.5 km
Bubblelicious Tea0.6 km
+ 129 more

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Retailers - Other

238 nearby

Centre Point Food Store0.6 km
Coffee & Gift0.7 km
Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.6 km
Break Point0.4 km
Holland And Barrett0.1 km
+ 233 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

58 nearby

St Giles Hotel0.7 km
Indigo Hotel0.2 km
Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.2 km
The Londoner Hotel0.2 km
Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.8 km
+ 53 more

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Supermarkets

16 nearby

Tesco0.2 km
Sainsbury's0.1 km
TESCO0.4 km
Tesco0.5 km
Sainsbury's0.4 km
+ 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

London Charing Cross0.4 km
London Waterloo1.6 km
London Waterloo (East)1.6 km

Bus Stops

Leicester Square Underground Station0.0 km
Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km