Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2H 0ES House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

280

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2H 0ES 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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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WC2H 0ES — age 40, 10% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WC2H 0ES is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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 0ES offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2465 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0ES are sourced from Output Area E00023929 (shared with 324 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 0ES. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.6%
Asian / British Asian25.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near WC2H 0ES are high at 2465 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 person4444
Other theft3052
Violence and sexual offences1821
Anti-social behaviour1099
Shoplifting848

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.4 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.5 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.5 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

226 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.7 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.8 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.7 km
  • Break Point0.5 km
  • Ap Food Express0.5 km
  • + 221 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

51 nearby
  • St Giles Hotel0.8 km
  • Indigo Hotel0.1 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.1 km
  • St. Ermin's Hotel0.7 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

72 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.8 km
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.4 km
  • Cross Keys0.5 km
  • The Hercules Pillars0.8 km
  • Covent Garden Social Club0.2 km
  • + 67 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1248 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.4 km
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.8 km
  • BYRON0.6 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.4 km
  • Five Guys0.7 km
  • + 1243 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

123 nearby
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.8 km
  • UZUMAKI0.8 km
  • Which Wich0.6 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.8 km
  • Bubblelicious Tea0.5 km
  • + 118 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.4 km
  • London Waterloo1.5 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km