WC2H 0HZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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.
Day-to-day life in WC2H 0HZ has the character of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (2516 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0HZ are sourced from Output Area E00023928 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2H 0HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2H 0HZ.
259
39
£ 68,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 0HZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 86% private renter occupancy, WC2H 0HZ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2H 0HZ. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2H 0HZ are high at 2516 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
229 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.7 km
- Coffee & Gift0.8 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.7 km
- Break Point0.5 km
- Everwell0.0 km
- + 224 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- St Giles Hotel0.8 km
- The Londoner Hotel0.1 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.8 km
- St Martin'S Lane Hotel0.1 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
73 nearby- Sevilla Mia0.7 km
- Tequila Mockingbird0.2 km
- Philomena’s0.7 km
- Sway Bar0.8 km
- The Beau Brummell0.3 km
- + 68 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1255 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.4 km
- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.8 km
- BYRON0.6 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.4 km
- Five Guys0.7 km
- + 1250 more
Takeaway Shop
126 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.7 km
- UZUMAKI0.8 km
- Which Wich0.6 km
- Burrito Kitchen0.3 km
- Jamaica Patty Co0.2 km
- + 121 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.4 km
- London Waterloo1.6 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2H0HZ · Data under Open Government Licence