WC2H 0HU 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.
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 (2322 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 0HU are sourced from Output Area E00023928 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2H 0HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2H 0HU.
259
39
£ 68,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 0HU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 86% private renter occupancy, WC2H 0HU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2H 0HU. 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
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 0HU are high at 2322 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
London Nautical School
St Matthew's School, Westminster
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
230 nearby- Bury Food And Wine Store0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- Holland And Barrett0.1 km
- + 225 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1238 nearby- Benugo Great Court Restaurant1.0 km
- London Review of Books Ltd0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.9 km
- Amarcord Museum0.8 km
- BARN JU1.0 km
- + 1233 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- All Bar One0.7 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.7 km
- Philomena’s0.7 km
- Sway Bar0.8 km
- Covent Garden Social Club0.2 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
124 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd1.0 km
- Whipped London0.6 km
- Bubblelicious Tea0.6 km
- Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.3 km
- KALEIDO ROLLS0.8 km
- + 119 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Indigo Hotel0.2 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.1 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.7 km
- St. Ermin's Hotel0.7 km
- Browns Hotel1.0 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- TESCO0.5 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 Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2H0HU · Data under Open Government Licence