Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0ET.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2H 0ET is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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Area Character

WC2H 0ET is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 10% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WC2H 0ET is an up-and-coming urban area on Charing Cross Road, 0.2km 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.

For renters and young professionals, WC2H 0ET offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2483 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0ET are sourced from Output Area E00023929 (shared with 324 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 0ET. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.6%
Asian / British Asian25.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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Crime rates near WC2H 0ET are high at 2483 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 person4456
Other theft3078
Violence and sexual offences1831
Anti-social behaviour1105
Shoplifting880

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 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.5 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.5 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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

225 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.7 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.8 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.7 km
  • Break Point0.5 km
  • Ap Food Express0.5 km
  • + 220 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

51 nearby
  • St Giles Hotel0.8 km
  • Indigo Hotel0.1 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.1 km
  • St. Ermin's Hotel0.7 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

72 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.8 km
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.4 km
  • Cross Keys0.5 km
  • The Hercules Pillars0.8 km
  • Covent Garden Social Club0.2 km
  • + 67 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1247 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.4 km
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.8 km
  • BYRON0.6 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.4 km
  • Five Guys0.7 km
  • + 1242 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

122 nearby
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.8 km
  • UZUMAKI0.8 km
  • Which Wich0.6 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.7 km
  • Bubblelicious Tea0.5 km
  • + 117 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.4 km
  • London Waterloo1.5 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km