WC2B 4JF 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 (473 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 4JF are sourced from Output Area E00190420 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2B 4JF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2B 4JF.
191
31
£ 68,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2B 4JF 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
71% of homes in WC2B 4JF 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 4JF. 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 4JF are high at 473 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
London Nautical 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
Retailers - Other
233 nearby- Just Eat For Business0.9 km
- Centre Point Food Store0.9 km
- Coffee & Gift1.0 km
- Break Point0.8 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- + 228 more
Pub, NightClub
111 nearby- All Bar One1.0 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- Little Fable0.9 km
- The Enterprise0.8 km
- The Old Nick0.6 km
- + 106 more
Restaurant, Cafe
880 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.9 km
- BARN JU0.5 km
- Blank Street0.5 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.5 km
- Break Point0.9 km
- + 875 more
Takeaway Shop
218 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.5 km
- Coopers0.6 km
- Wasabi0.6 km
- Which Wich0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 213 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
35 nearby- Sea containers london0.8 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.9 km
- Lancaster Hotel0.9 km
- Rosewood London Hotel0.5 km
- The Kingsley Hotel0.8 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- TESCO0.6 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.8 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
- London Blackfriars0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2B4JF · Data under Open Government Licence