WC2H 0HF is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 0HF offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (2365 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0HF are sourced from Output Area E00023929 (shared with 324 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2H 0HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2H 0HF.
280
40
£ 68,500 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 0HF 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WC2H 0HF spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2H 0HF. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2H 0HF are high at 2365 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 Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Evelina Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
224 nearby- Bury Food And Wine Store0.9 km
- Centre Point Food Store0.7 km
- Coffee & Gift0.8 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.7 km
- Break Point0.5 km
- + 219 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1215 nearby- London Review of Books Ltd1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.9 km
- Crudo Cevicheria0.4 km
- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.8 km
- BYRON0.6 km
- + 1210 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
50 nearby- St Giles Hotel0.8 km
- St. Ermin's Hotel0.7 km
- The Resident Covent Garden Hotel0.3 km
- Z Hotels Trafalgar0.2 km
- Corinthia Hotel London0.5 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
70 nearby- Sevilla Mia0.8 km
- All Bar One0.7 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.7 km
- Cross Keys0.5 km
- The Hercules Pillars0.8 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
121 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.8 km
- UZUMAKI0.8 km
- Which Wich0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd1.0 km
- English National Opera0.1 km
- + 116 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- The Co Operative Group0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.4 km
- London Waterloo1.5 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.5 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
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Postcode Profile: WC2H0HF · Data under Open Government Licence