WC2H 0EB is an active urban area located 0.3km from Soho in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
The people who live in WC2H 0EB are typical of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1614 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00024133 (shared with 307 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2H 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2H 0EB.
235
34
£ 64,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 0EB 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.
Area Character
86% of homes in WC2H 0EB are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 0EB. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2H 0EB are high at 1614 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
Thomas Coram Centre
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
91 nearby- All Bar One0.3 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.4 km
- Sevilla Mia0.3 km
- Simmons Bar0.7 km
- The Bountiful Cow1.0 km
- + 86 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1442 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.5 km
- BARN JU0.8 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point0.3 km
- + 1437 more
Takeaway Shop
183 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- LU LU LU CHINESE CUISINE0.9 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.3 km
- Purely Falafel0.9 km
- UZUMAKI0.3 km
- + 178 more
Retailers - Other
276 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.3 km
- Coffee & Gift0.4 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.2 km
- Break Point0.3 km
- Argos Ltd0.6 km
- + 271 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
79 nearby- Bloomsbury Palace Hotel0.7 km
- Regency House Hotel0.8 km
- St Giles Hotel0.3 km
- Sanderson Hotel0.6 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.8 km
- London Euston1.5 km
- City Thameslink1.9 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 Station0.2 km
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2H0EB · Data under Open Government Licence