WC2N 4LE 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 4LE 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 (1852 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4LE are sourced from Output Area E00023934 (shared with 158 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROW, WC2N 4LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROW, WC2N 4LE.
224
35
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2N 4LE 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 4LE 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 4LE. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2N 4LE are high at 1852 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
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
1196 nearby- Elysee Restaurant0.9 km
- The Toucan0.6 km
- La Gamba0.9 km
- Le Pain Quotidien0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 1191 more
Retailers - Other
228 nearby- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Choice of CBD Ltd0.4 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.3 km
- Tario Express Food & Wine0.5 km
- + 223 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
124 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 Cookies0.2 km
- + 119 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 Station0.2 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2N4LE · Data under Open Government Licence