Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2H 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2H 0BS.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2H 0BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 86% private renter occupancy, WC2H 0BS is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

WC2H 0BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from St. Martin in the Fields 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2025 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00023928 (shared with 117 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 0BS. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.7%
Asian / British Asian34.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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Crime rates near WC2H 0BS are high at 2025 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 person4348
Other theft2963
Violence and sexual offences1825
Anti-social behaviour1183
Shoplifting864

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.4 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.4 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.5 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

78 nearby
  • All Bar One0.6 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.6 km
  • Sevilla Mia0.6 km
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.4 km
  • Simmons Bar0.8 km
  • + 73 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1298 nearby
  • Amarcord Museum0.7 km
  • BARN JU0.9 km
  • Blank Street0.8 km
  • Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
  • Break Point0.5 km
  • + 1293 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

141 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.6 km
  • UZUMAKI0.7 km
  • Which Wich0.4 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.7 km
  • + 136 more
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Retailers - Other

246 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.5 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.7 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.5 km
  • Break Point0.4 km
  • Ap Food Express0.6 km
  • + 241 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

60 nearby
  • St Giles Hotel0.7 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
  • Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.6 km
  • Buckingham Hotel0.9 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.5 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.6 km
  • London Waterloo1.6 km

Bus Stops

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