WC2H 7HA is a well-regarded residential area on Whitcomb Street, 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 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 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (2242 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 7HA are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITCOMB STREET, WC2H 7HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITCOMB STREET, WC2H 7HA.
182
41
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 7HA 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
74% of homes in WC2H 7HA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 7HA. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2H 7HA are high at 2242 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
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Westminster City School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Evelina Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
208 nearby- Ap Food Express0.5 km
- Godiva0.6 km
- Oliver Bonas0.6 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- + 203 more
Pub, NightClub
59 nearby- Lady Of The Grapes0.5 km
- Covent Garden Social Club0.4 km
- Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.3 km
- The Friendly Society0.4 km
- Philomena’s0.9 km
- + 54 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1185 nearby- Hayward Gallery Cafe0.9 km
- Riverside Terrace Cafe1.0 km
- 3 Henrietta St0.6 km
- Ave Mario0.5 km
- Bens Cookies0.7 km
- + 1180 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
106 nearby- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.9 km
- Bubblelicious Tea0.5 km
- Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.4 km
- KALEIDO ROLLS0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- + 101 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Indigo Hotel0.2 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.1 km
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.9 km
- Browns Hotel0.8 km
- St James Hotel & Club0.7 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.5 km
- London Waterloo1.5 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2H7HA · Data under Open Government Licence