WC2B 4BG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Strand 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (726 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 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00190454 (shared with 277 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2B 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2B 4BG.
198
33
£ 68,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2B 4BG 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
80% of homes in WC2B 4BG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 4BG. The average age is 33.2. 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 WC2B 4BG are high at 726 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
London Nautical 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
96 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- Simmons Bar0.5 km
- The Bountiful Cow0.7 km
- The Old Red Lion0.6 km
- + 91 more
Restaurant, Cafe
928 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.9 km
- BARN JU0.5 km
- Blank Street0.5 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.5 km
- Break Point0.9 km
- + 923 more
Takeaway Shop
166 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Coopers0.7 km
- Wasabi0.7 km
- Which Wich0.8 km
- FRANCO MANCA0.6 km
- + 161 more
Retailers - Other
217 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.9 km
- Coffee & Gift0.9 km
- Break Point0.7 km
- HungryPanda Ltd0.5 km
- Mr G Long0.6 km
- + 212 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT0.4 km
- Buckingham Hotel0.9 km
- Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.9 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.6 km
- L'oscar London0.6 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.7 km
- London Blackfriars1.0 km
- City Thameslink1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Savoy Pier0.5 km
- Savoy Pier0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2B4BG · Data under Open Government Licence