WC2N 4HU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Covent Garden in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC2N 4HU is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1581 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4HU are sourced from Output Area E00023931 (shared with 212 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2N 4HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2N 4HU.
245
39
£ 68,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2N 4HU 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
No single demographic signal dominates WC2N 4HU — age 39, 29% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2N 4HU. The average age is 39.0. 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 4HU are high at 1581 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
Oasis Academy Johanna
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Evelina Hospital School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
66 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- Sevilla Mia0.9 km
- Hudson's House0.9 km
- Below Stone Nest0.5 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1090 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.9 km
- BARN JU0.9 km
- Blank Street0.9 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point0.8 km
- + 1085 more
Takeaway Shop
117 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- UZUMAKI0.9 km
- Which Wich0.7 km
- Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.8 km
- + 112 more
Retailers - Other
220 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.8 km
- Coffee & Gift0.9 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.8 km
- Break Point0.6 km
- Coco Fresh Tea and Juice1.0 km
- + 215 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- St Giles Hotel0.9 km
- St. Ermin's Hotel0.9 km
- Dean St Town House0.7 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.7 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.2 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.3 km
- London Waterloo1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- London Charing Cross Rail Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2N4HU · Data under Open Government Licence