WC2H 7QA is an up-and-coming urban area on Newport Court, 0.4km from Soho 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 7QA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1976 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £800k.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2H 7QA are sourced from Output Area E00023960 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWPORT COURT, WC2H 7QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT COURT, WC2H 7QA.
224
42
£ 68,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2H 7QA 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.
Area Character
WC2H 7QA has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2H 7QA. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 800,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2H 7QA are high at 1976 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
All Souls CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
82 nearby- All Bar One0.5 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.6 km
- Sevilla Mia0.6 km
- Lady Of The Grapes0.4 km
- Simmons Bar0.8 km
- + 77 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1341 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.7 km
- BARN JU0.9 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point0.5 km
- + 1336 more
Takeaway Shop
151 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.6 km
- UZUMAKI0.6 km
- Which Wich0.4 km
- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.8 km
- + 146 more
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 Express0.7 km
- + 246 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
63 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
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
- The Co Operative Group0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.5 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.7 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
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Postcode Profile: WC2H7QA · Data under Open Government Licence