WC2N 4EJ is an up-and-coming urban area on St Martins Lane, 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 4EJ 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 (2006 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4EJ are sourced from Output Area E00023934 (shared with 158 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARTINS LANE, WC2N 4EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARTINS LANE, WC2N 4EJ.
224
35
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2N 4EJ 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 4EJ 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 4EJ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2N 4EJ are high at 2006 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
London Nautical School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Evelina Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
229 nearby- Bury Food And Wine Store0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- ZZ Food Express1.0 km
- Holland And Barrett0.2 km
- + 224 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1190 nearby- Benugo Great Court Restaurant1.0 km
- London Review of Books Ltd0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.9 km
- Amarcord Museum0.8 km
- BARN JU0.9 km
- + 1185 more
Pub, NightClub
71 nearby- All Bar One0.7 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.7 km
- Philomena’s0.6 km
- Sway Bar0.7 km
- Covent Garden Social Club0.2 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
123 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Whipped London0.6 km
- Bubblelicious Tea0.7 km
- Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.4 km
- KALEIDO ROLLS0.9 km
- + 118 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
50 nearby- Indigo Hotel0.3 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.2 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
- St. Ermin's Hotel0.8 km
- Victoria Stanley House Hotel0.9 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- TESCO0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.3 km
- London Waterloo1.4 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2N4EJ · Data under Open Government Licence