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.
WC2N 4AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2N 4AG.
224
35
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
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 George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
London Nautical School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WC2N4AG · Data under Open Government Licence