WC2E 7NG 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC2E 7NG is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1239 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2E 7NG are sourced from Output Area E00023933 (shared with 150 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2E 7NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2E 7NG.
243
47
£ 68,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2E 7NG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, WC2E 7NG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2E 7NG. The average age is 46.9. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2E 7NG are high at 1239 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
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Oasis Academy Johanna
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
73 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.7 km
- Tequila Mockingbird0.2 km
- Philomena’s0.5 km
- Sway Bar0.6 km
- + 68 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1055 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.8 km
- BARN JU0.8 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point0.7 km
- + 1050 more
Takeaway Shop
124 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Burrito Kitchen0.1 km
- Jamaica Patty Co0.3 km
- Whipped London0.5 km
- Leon0.7 km
- + 119 more
Retailers - Other
212 nearby- Everwell0.3 km
- Whipped London0.2 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Ap Food Express0.3 km
- + 207 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.6 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.6 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.3 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.2 km
- London Waterloo1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
- Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
- Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2E7NG · Data under Open Government Licence