Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

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

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

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Population

259

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2H 0AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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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Area Character

WC2H 0AT is a high-turnover rental hub — with 86% 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 · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC2H 0AT 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 0AT offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (2262 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £507k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00023928 (shared with 117 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 0AT. 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

White / British52.7%
Asian / British Asian34.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 507,000

2 sales · Mean £ 507,000

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

Crime rates near WC2H 0AT are high at 2262 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 person4644
Other theft3194
Violence and sexual offences1931
Anti-social behaviour1148
Shoplifting949

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.4 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.4 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.5 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.5 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

235 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.7 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.8 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.6 km
  • Break Point0.5 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.0 km
  • + 230 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

54 nearby
  • St Giles Hotel0.8 km
  • St. Ermin's Hotel0.7 km
  • Indigo Hotel0.1 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.1 km
  • Sanderson Hotel1.0 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.7 km
  • Covent Garden Social Club0.2 km
  • Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.1 km
  • The Friendly Society0.4 km
  • Hudson's House0.8 km
  • + 71 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1260 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.3 km
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.8 km
  • BYRON0.6 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.4 km
  • Five Guys0.7 km
  • + 1255 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

128 nearby
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.7 km
  • UZUMAKI0.8 km
  • Which Wich0.6 km
  • Bubblelicious Tea0.5 km
  • Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.3 km
  • + 123 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 7 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 Station0.1 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