Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2N 4JF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

224

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2N 4JF 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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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

At 80% private renter occupancy, WC2N 4JF 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.

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

WC2N 4JF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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 young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (2162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4JF are sourced from Output Area E00023934 (shared with 158 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 4JF. 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

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 WC2N 4JF are high at 2162 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 person2307
Other theft1679
Violence and sexual offences1258
Anti-social behaviour812
Shoplifting455

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils1.3 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.3 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.3 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.4 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.9 km
  • Below Stone Nest0.5 km
  • Hongdae Pocha0.6 km
  • Tequila Mockingbird0.1 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1072 nearby
  • Break Point0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Co1.0 km
  • Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)0.9 km
  • ELWIN COFFEE LTD1.0 km
  • Flat Iron0.8 km
  • + 1067 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • Dean St Town House0.7 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.7 km
  • Indigo Hotel0.4 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.3 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel1.0 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

107 nearby
  • Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Burrito Kitchen0.3 km
  • Jamaica Patty Co0.3 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY1.0 km
  • Which Wich0.8 km
  • + 102 more
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Retailers - Other

196 nearby
  • Everwell0.2 km
  • Whipped London0.3 km
  • Centre Point Food Store0.9 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.9 km
  • Break Point0.7 km
  • + 191 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.0 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
  • London Charing Cross Rail Station0.1 km