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.
CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0AT.
259
39
£ 68,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 0AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
London Nautical School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WC2H0AT · Data under Open Government Licence