WC2H 0BT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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, WC2H 0BT is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 (1884 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00023959 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2H 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2H 0BT.
210
45
£ 68,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 0BT 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
Social renting makes up 81% of tenure in WC2H 0BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 WC2H 0BT. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2H 0BT are high at 1884 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
London Nautical School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1322 nearby- TIMO'S PIZZA LIMITED1.0 km
- Crudo Cevicheria0.2 km
- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.6 km
- BYRON0.4 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.2 km
- + 1317 more
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, B&B, Guest House
63 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
- + 58 more
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
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
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)1.6 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
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Postcode Profile: WC2H0BT · Data under Open Government Licence