Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2N 4HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2N 4HU.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2N 4HU 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WC2N 4HU — age 39, 29% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WC2N 4HU is an up-and-coming urban area located 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC2N 4HU is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1581 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4HU are sourced from Output Area E00023931 (shared with 212 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 WC2N 4HU. 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

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed18.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 WC2N 4HU are high at 1581 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 person2398
Other theft1964
Violence and sexual offences1251
Anti-social behaviour926
Shoplifting676

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.2 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.4 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils1.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

66 nearby
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
  • Sevilla Mia0.9 km
  • Hudson's House0.9 km
  • Below Stone Nest0.5 km
  • + 61 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1090 nearby
  • Amarcord Museum0.9 km
  • BARN JU0.9 km
  • Blank Street0.9 km
  • Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
  • Break Point0.8 km
  • + 1085 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

117 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.9 km
  • UZUMAKI0.9 km
  • Which Wich0.7 km
  • Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • + 112 more
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Retailers - Other

220 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.8 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.9 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.8 km
  • Break Point0.6 km
  • Coco Fresh Tea and Juice1.0 km
  • + 215 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

47 nearby
  • St Giles Hotel0.9 km
  • St. Ermin's Hotel0.9 km
  • Dean St Town House0.7 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.2 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.3 km
  • London Waterloo1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • London Charing Cross Rail Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km