WC2H 0ET is an up-and-coming urban area on Charing Cross Road, 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 0ET offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (2483 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0ET are sourced from Output Area E00023929 (shared with 324 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0ET.
280
40
£ 68,500 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 0ET 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
WC2H 0ET is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 10% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2H 0ET. 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
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 0ET are high at 2483 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 Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Matthew's School, Westminster
London Nautical School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
225 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
- + 220 more
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 EIGHT0.8 km
- + 46 more
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, Cafe
1247 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.4 km
- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.8 km
- BYRON0.6 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.4 km
- Five Guys0.7 km
- + 1242 more
Takeaway Shop
122 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.8 km
- UZUMAKI0.8 km
- Which Wich0.6 km
- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.7 km
- Bubblelicious Tea0.5 km
- + 117 more
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
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Postcode Profile: WC2H0ET · Data under Open Government Licence