Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2N 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2N 4AG.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2N 4AG 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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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

At 80% private renter occupancy, WC2N 4AG 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.

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

WC2N 4AG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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, WC2N 4AG 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. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2068 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00023934 (shared with 158 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 WC2N 4AG. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 WC2N 4AG are high at 2068 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 person4303
Other theft3017
Violence and sexual offences1810
Anti-social behaviour1100
Shoplifting838

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.4 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

73 nearby
  • All Bar One0.6 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.6 km
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.6 km
  • New Ambassadors Theatre0.2 km
  • + 68 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1236 nearby
  • Amarcord Museum0.7 km
  • BARN JU0.9 km
  • Blank Street0.8 km
  • Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
  • Break Point0.6 km
  • + 1231 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

130 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • LUPO BROS0.9 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.3 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • SUKOSHI0.3 km
  • + 125 more
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Retailers - Other

236 nearby
  • Bury Food And Wine Store0.8 km
  • Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.8 km
  • Ole & Steen0.1 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Boots the Chemist Ltd0.7 km
  • + 231 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

56 nearby
  • Sanderson Hotel1.0 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel1.0 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.7 km
  • Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.9 km
  • Dean St Town House0.4 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.4 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.5 km
  • London Waterloo1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.0 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.0 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km