Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0EW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

235

cake
Avg Age

34

payments
Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

work
Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: WC2H 0EW 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

At 86% private renter occupancy, WC2H 0EW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC2H 0EW is an active urban area on Charing Cross Road, 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 0EW offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (1483 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0EW are sourced from Output Area E00024133 (shared with 307 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2H 0EW. 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%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

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

Crime rates near WC2H 0EW are high at 1483 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 person4868
Other theft2959
Violence and sexual offences1369
Anti-social behaviour1186
Shoplifting1016

school Local Schools

P

Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
P

St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
P

All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
P

St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
A

Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.1 km
P

St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.2 km
A

Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.3 km
P

Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1436 nearby
  • Almost Saturday0.9 km
  • Aramark Limited0.8 km
  • Dirty Martini0.9 km
  • Holy Burger & Rossopomodoro1.0 km
  • Swingers West End0.9 km
  • + 1431 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

276 nearby
  • Argyll News0.8 km
  • Argos Ltd0.6 km
  • Oxfam0.6 km
  • Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.5 km
  • Fabrique0.6 km
  • + 271 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

80 nearby
  • Sanderson Hotel0.6 km
  • Dean St Town House0.3 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.2 km
  • The Kingsley Hotel0.5 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
  • + 75 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

189 nearby
  • ChangePlease0.7 km
  • Dajaj Dajaj0.7 km
  • ITSU0.5 km
  • LUPO BROS0.5 km
  • NAMASTE HOLBORN0.9 km
  • + 184 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

94 nearby
  • Hudson's House0.3 km
  • Below Stone Nest0.2 km
  • Black Horse0.3 km
  • Blue Posts Public House0.7 km
  • Hongdae Pocha0.2 km
  • + 89 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 16 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 Station0.2 km