WC2H 0HE is a well-regarded residential area on St Martins Place, 0.1km from St. Martin in the Fields in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
WC2H 0HE is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (2012 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0HE are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARTINS PLACE, WC2H 0HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARTINS PLACE, WC2H 0HE.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 0HE 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 0HE is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2H 0HE. The average age is 41.0. 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 0HE are high at 2012 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
St Matthew's School, Westminster
All Souls CofE Primary School
Evelina Hospital School
London Nautical School
Westminster City School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1187 nearby- Starbucks Coffee1.0 km
- Crudo Cevicheria0.5 km
- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.9 km
- BYRON0.7 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.5 km
- + 1182 more
Retailers - Other
214 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.8 km
- Coffee & Gift0.9 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.8 km
- Break Point0.6 km
- AntiBac-Pack Limited0.7 km
- + 209 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
50 nearby- St Giles Hotel0.9 km
- Cheshire Hotel0.9 km
- Covent Garden Hotel0.6 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.7 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
64 nearby- Sevilla Mia0.9 km
- All Bar One0.8 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- Cross Keys0.6 km
- The Hercules Pillars0.9 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
115 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- UZUMAKI0.9 km
- Which Wich0.7 km
- Green Hut1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 110 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- TESCO0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.3 km
- London Waterloo1.5 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2H0HE · Data under Open Government Licence