WC2B 4AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Lincoln's Inn 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, WC2B 4AE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (687 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2B 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00190420 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2B 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2B 4AE.
191
31
£ 68,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2B 4AE 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
WC2B 4AE is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% 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 WC2B 4AE. The average age is 30.7. 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 WC2B 4AE are high at 687 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
London Nautical School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
239 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.8 km
- Coffee & Gift0.8 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd1.0 km
- Break Point0.7 km
- HungryPanda Ltd0.4 km
- + 234 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
46 nearby- St Giles Hotel1.0 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.3 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.9 km
- Buckingham Hotel0.8 km
- Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.8 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
966 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.7 km
- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.8 km
- BYRON0.7 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.8 km
- Five Guys1.0 km
- + 961 more
Takeaway Shop
206 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY1.0 km
- UZUMAKI0.9 km
- Which Wich0.8 km
- FRANCO MANCA0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 201 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Simmons Bar0.4 km
- The Bountiful Cow0.6 km
- The Old Red Lion0.5 km
- The Queens Head0.8 km
- Princess Louise0.5 km
- + 101 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Amazon Fresh0.6 km
- The Co Operative Group0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- City Thameslink1.0 km
- London Blackfriars1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.5 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2B4AE · Data under Open Government Licence