Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2H 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2H 0BD.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2H 0BD 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 81% social renting, WC2H 0BD 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.

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

WC2H 0BD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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 0BD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1937 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00023959 (shared with 32 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 0BD. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.5%
Asian / British Asian26.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed17.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime rates near WC2H 0BD are high at 1937 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 person5094
Other theft3219
Violence and sexual offences1697
Anti-social behaviour1269
Shoplifting928

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.4 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.2 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.3 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.5 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

259 nearby
  • Bury Food And Wine Store0.7 km
  • Centre Point Food Store0.4 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.6 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.4 km
  • Break Point0.3 km
  • + 254 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

83 nearby
  • The Square Pig0.9 km
  • Sevilla Mia0.5 km
  • All Bar One0.5 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.5 km
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • + 78 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1344 nearby
  • Benugo Great Court Restaurant0.8 km
  • Camden Coffee0.9 km
  • London Review of Books Ltd0.7 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.6 km
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.1 km
  • + 1339 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

65 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.9 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.6 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.8 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.5 km
  • St. Ermin's Hotel0.9 km
  • + 60 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

158 nearby
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.5 km
  • UZUMAKI0.5 km
  • Which Wich0.3 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.3 km
  • + 153 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • TESCO0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.6 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.7 km
  • London Waterloo1.7 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