WC2N 4LA is an up-and-coming urban area on New Row, 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 4LA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (1844 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £800k.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4LA are sourced from Output Area E00023934 (shared with 158 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROW, WC2N 4LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROW, WC2N 4LA.
224
35
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2N 4LA 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
WC2N 4LA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 80% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 4LA. 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
£ 800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 800,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2N 4LA are high at 1844 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
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
1199 nearby- Elysee Restaurant0.9 km
- The Toucan0.6 km
- La Gamba0.9 km
- Le Pain Quotidien0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 1194 more
Retailers - Other
229 nearby- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Choice of CBD Ltd0.5 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.3 km
- Tario Express Food & Wine0.5 km
- + 224 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 nearby- St. Ermin's Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Me Hotel0.6 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
73 nearby- The Seven Stars1.0 km
- Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.5 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.2 km
- The Arts Theatre0.1 km
- Simmons Bar0.7 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
125 nearby- 180 Pizza0.8 km
- The Store X0.8 km
- Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.4 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.3 km
- + 120 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 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 Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2N4LA · Data under Open Government Licence