Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

NEW ROW, WC2N 4LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROW, WC2N 4LA.

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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 4LA 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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Area Character

WC2N 4LA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 80% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 4LA is an up-and-coming urban area on New Row, 0.3km 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 4LA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (1844 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £800k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2N 4LA 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 4LA. 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.

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 WC2N 4LA are high at 1844 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 person3654
Other theft2779
Violence and sexual offences1637
Anti-social behaviour1164
Shoplifting796

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1199 nearby
  • Elysee Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Toucan0.6 km
  • La Gamba0.9 km
  • Le Pain Quotidien0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • + 1194 more
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Retailers - Other

229 nearby
  • Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.5 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.3 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 224 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

53 nearby
  • St. Ermin's Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Me Hotel0.6 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

73 nearby
  • The Seven Stars1.0 km
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.5 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.2 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.1 km
  • Simmons Bar0.7 km
  • + 68 more
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Takeaway Shop

125 nearby
  • 180 Pizza0.8 km
  • The Store X0.8 km
  • Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.4 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.3 km
  • + 120 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.4 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.5 km
  • London Waterloo1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.1 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km
  • Leicester Square Underground Station0.2 km