WC2H 0BU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Covent Garden 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 0BU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 (1881 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00023959 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2H 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2H 0BU.
210
45
£ 68,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 0BU 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.
Area Character
WC2H 0BU has a significant social housing presence — 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2H 0BU. 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
Economic Activity
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 0BU are high at 1881 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
London Nautical School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
82 nearby- All Bar One0.5 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.6 km
- Sevilla Mia0.6 km
- Lady Of The Grapes0.4 km
- Simmons Bar0.7 km
- + 77 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1319 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.7 km
- BARN JU0.9 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point0.5 km
- + 1314 more
Takeaway Shop
152 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.6 km
- UZUMAKI0.6 km
- Which Wich0.4 km
- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.7 km
- + 147 more
Retailers - Other
251 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.5 km
- Coffee & Gift0.6 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.5 km
- Break Point0.3 km
- Ap Food Express0.6 km
- + 246 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
62 nearby- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel1.0 km
- St Giles Hotel0.6 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.6 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.5 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.6 km
- London Waterloo1.7 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: WC2H0BU · Data under Open Government Licence