WC2N 4BP is an up-and-coming urban area on Bedfordbury, 0.2km 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 4BP offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (1745 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £651k.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00023934 (shared with 158 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORDBURY, WC2N 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORDBURY, WC2N 4BP.
224
35
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2N 4BP 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 4BP 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 4BP. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 650,593
2 sales · Mean £ 650,593
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2N 4BP are high at 1745 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
London Nautical School
Evelina Hospital School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Oasis Academy Johanna
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
222 nearby- Bury Food And Wine Store1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist1.0 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- ZZ Food Express0.9 km
- Holland And Barrett0.3 km
- + 217 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1150 nearby- London Review of Books Ltd1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.9 km
- Amarcord Museum0.9 km
- BARN JU0.9 km
- Blank Street0.9 km
- + 1145 more
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- Philomena’s0.6 km
- Sway Bar0.7 km
- Covent Garden Social Club0.3 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
120 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Whipped London0.6 km
- Bubblelicious Tea0.8 km
- Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.5 km
- KALEIDO ROLLS1.0 km
- + 115 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
46 nearby- Indigo Hotel0.4 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.3 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.4 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.4 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.2 km
- London Waterloo1.4 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- London Charing Cross Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2N4BP · Data under Open Government Licence