Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SANDRINGHAM FLATS, WC2H 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDRINGHAM FLATS, WC2H 0BJ.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC2H 0BJ 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WC2H 0BJ has a significant social housing presence — 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC2H 0BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Sandringham Flats, 0.4km from Soho 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, WC2H 0BJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1954 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00023959 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2H 0BJ. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.5%
Asian / British Asian26.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed17.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 550,000

3 sales · Mean £ 466,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC2H 0BJ are high at 1954 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.

Theft from the person4936
Other theft3121
Violence and sexual offences1688
Anti-social behaviour1177
Shoplifting907

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.4 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.2 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.5 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1326 nearby
  • TIMO'S PIZZA LIMITED1.0 km
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.2 km
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.6 km
  • BYRON0.4 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.2 km
  • + 1321 more
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Retailers - Other

251 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.5 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.6 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.5 km
  • Break Point0.3 km
  • Bury Food And Wine Store0.7 km
  • + 246 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

64 nearby
  • Bloomsbury Palace Hotel1.0 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.6 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
  • Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.6 km
  • + 59 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

82 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.6 km
  • The Square Pig1.0 km
  • All Bar One0.5 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.5 km
  • Simmons Bar0.7 km
  • + 77 more
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Takeaway Shop

152 nearby
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.6 km
  • UZUMAKI0.6 km
  • Which Wich0.4 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
  • + 147 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.5 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.7 km
  • London Waterloo1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.0 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.0 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km