WC2N 4BN is an up-and-coming urban area on Bedfordbury, 0.3km from Covent Garden 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 4BN offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (1839 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £955k, down 12.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00023934 (shared with 158 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORDBURY, WC2N 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORDBURY, WC2N 4BN.
224
35
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2N 4BN 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
80% of homes in WC2N 4BN are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2N 4BN. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 965,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,106,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2N 4BN are high at 1839 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
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
London Nautical School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1177 nearby- Island Poke0.9 km
- Kitchen Cafe - House1.0 km
- Queen Elizabeth Hall Cafe & Bar0.8 km
- Soho House 180 The Strand0.8 km
- Hayward Gallery Cafe0.7 km
- + 1172 more
Takeaway Shop
123 nearby- Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.6 km
- Bubblelicious Tea0.7 km
- Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.4 km
- KALEIDO ROLLS0.9 km
- + 118 more
Retailers - Other
225 nearby- Ap Food Express0.4 km
- Godiva0.2 km
- Oliver Bonas0.5 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- + 220 more
Pub, NightClub
73 nearby- Lady Of The Grapes0.2 km
- Covent Garden Social Club0.2 km
- Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.1 km
- The Friendly Society0.5 km
- The Square Pig1.0 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- TESCO0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
49 nearby- Indigo Hotel0.3 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.3 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.5 km
- + 44 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.3 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.4 km
- London Waterloo1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2N4BN · Data under Open Government Licence