Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

NEWPORT COURT, WC2H 7QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT COURT, WC2H 7QA.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British42.5%
Asian / British Asian32.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed16.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Theft from the person5267
Other theft3271
Violence and sexual offences1734
Anti-social behaviour1226
Shoplifting940

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.4 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.4 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.5 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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

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
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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