Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2H 0BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BU 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 0BU 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 0BU 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 0BU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 (1881 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0BU 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 0BU. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime rates near WC2H 0BU are high at 1881 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 person4360
Other theft2899
Violence and sexual offences1664
Anti-social behaviour1157
Shoplifting822

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 pupils1.3 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 Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

82 nearby
  • All Bar One0.5 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.6 km
  • Sevilla Mia0.6 km
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.4 km
  • Simmons Bar0.7 km
  • + 77 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1319 nearby
  • Amarcord Museum0.7 km
  • BARN JU0.9 km
  • Blank Street0.8 km
  • Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
  • Break Point0.5 km
  • + 1314 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

152 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.6 km
  • UZUMAKI0.6 km
  • Which Wich0.4 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.7 km
  • + 147 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
  • Ap Food Express0.6 km
  • + 246 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

62 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
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 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