WC2N 4BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Bedfordbury, 0.2km from Covent Garden 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, WC2N 4BJ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1828 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00023934 (shared with 158 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORDBURY, WC2N 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORDBURY, WC2N 4BJ.
224
35
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2N 4BJ 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
At 80% private renter occupancy, WC2N 4BJ 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 WC2N 4BJ. The average age is 35.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 575,000
2 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2N 4BJ are high at 1828 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
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
London Nautical School
All Souls CofE Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1167 nearby- Island Poke0.9 km
- Kitchen Cafe - House0.9 km
- Queen Elizabeth Hall Cafe & Bar0.8 km
- Soho House 180 The Strand0.8 km
- Hayward Gallery Cafe0.7 km
- + 1162 more
Takeaway Shop
123 nearby- Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.8 km
- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.5 km
- Bubblelicious Tea0.7 km
- Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.4 km
- KALEIDO ROLLS0.9 km
- + 118 more
Retailers - Other
224 nearby- Ap Food Express0.4 km
- Godiva0.2 km
- Oliver Bonas0.5 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- + 219 more
Pub, NightClub
73 nearby- Lady Of The Grapes0.2 km
- Covent Garden Social Club0.2 km
- Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.1 km
- The Friendly Society0.5 km
- The Square Pig1.0 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- TESCO0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
50 nearby- Indigo Hotel0.3 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.3 km
- Clarendon Hotel1.0 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.7 km
- + 45 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.3 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.4 km
- London Waterloo1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
- Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 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: WC2N4BJ · Data under Open Government Licence