Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2H 0EA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

235

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2H 0EA 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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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WC2H 0EA 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 0EA is an active urban area located 0.3km from Soho in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC2H 0EA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1484 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00024133 (shared with 307 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 0EA. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.5%
Asian / British Asian14.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near WC2H 0EA are high at 1484 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 person4861
Other theft2992
Violence and sexual offences1389
Anti-social behaviour1166
Shoplifting911

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.3 km
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good17 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

97 nearby
  • All Bar One0.3 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.4 km
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.3 km
  • New Ambassadors Theatre0.3 km
  • + 92 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1444 nearby
  • Amarcord Museum0.5 km
  • BARN JU0.9 km
  • Blank Street0.8 km
  • Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
  • Break Point0.3 km
  • + 1439 more
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Takeaway Shop

191 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • STUDIO 1081.0 km
  • SUKOSHI0.3 km
  • + 186 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

79 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.3 km
  • Gower House hotel0.7 km
  • The Catholic Chaplaincy0.9 km
  • The Londoner Hotel0.6 km
  • + 74 more
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Retailers - Other

279 nearby
  • Ole & Steen0.4 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Raye The Store0.8 km
  • Boots the Chemist Ltd0.2 km
  • Everwell0.6 km
  • + 274 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • TESCO0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.9 km
  • London Euston1.5 km
  • London Kings Cross1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.1 km