WC2N 4LD 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 (1645 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4LD are sourced from Output Area E00023934 (shared with 158 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2N 4LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2N 4LD.
224
35
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2N 4LD 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 4LD 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 4LD. 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
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 4LD are high at 1645 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
All Souls CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
226 nearby- Bury Food And Wine Store0.8 km
- Patkins1.0 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Ole & Steen0.2 km
- + 221 more
Pub, NightClub
75 nearby- The Square Pig0.9 km
- Hudson's House0.8 km
- Below Stone Nest0.3 km
- Black Horse0.8 km
- Blue Posts Public House1.0 km
- + 70 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1168 nearby- Benugo Great Court Restaurant0.9 km
- Camden Coffee0.9 km
- London Review of Books Ltd0.8 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
- Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)0.7 km
- + 1163 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 nearby- Dean St Town House0.5 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.5 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel1.0 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.7 km
- The Londoner Hotel0.4 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- The Co Operative Group0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
125 nearby- Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Pick and Cheese0.3 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- SUKOSHI0.3 km
- Vyta0.2 km
- + 120 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.3 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.4 km
- London Waterloo1.5 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
- Covent Garden Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2N4LD · Data under Open Government Licence