Postcode WC2H 0DP is located in a major urban area, within the West End ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Fitzrovia West & Soho area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 4,044.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 31.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year. The nearest station is Leicester Square, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bloomsbury Square Gardens.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia West & Soho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4,044.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £68,395 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from WC2H 0DP.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near WC2H 0DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester Square located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Leicester Square | Northern, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Leicester Square |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Tottenham Court Road | Central, Elizabeth, Northern | Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Covent Garden | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Covent Garden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bloomsbury Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bloomsbury Square Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Soho Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Soho Square Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Alfred Place Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Alfred Place Gardens |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £1,400,000 (about £1,626 per square foot) in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £17,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £10,300,000 | £2,560 |
| Flats | 76 | £1,287,500 | £1,615 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,415,000 | £6,207,500 |
| 2017 | £1,730,000 | £4,275,000 |
| 2018 | £1,750,000 | £5,425,000 |
| 2019 | £1,907,500 | £11,950,000 |
| 2020 | £1,700,000 | £6,662,500 |
| 2021 | £1,840,500 | £5,000,000 |
| 2022 | £2,200,000 | £7,800,000 |
| 2023 | £1,855,000 | £5,935,000 |
| 2024 | £1,765,000 | £4,500,000 |
| 2025 | £1,300,000 | £12,500,000 |
| 2026 | £820,000 | £4,000,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,822 | £2,143 |
| 2017 | £1,874 | £1,395 |
| 2018 | £1,858 | £2,313 |
| 2019 | £1,914 | £4,084 |
| 2020 | £1,903 | £1,991 |
| 2021 | £2,013 | £1,970 |
| 2022 | £2,047 | £1,737 |
| 2023 | £2,090 | £2,262 |
| 2024 | £1,995 | £2,077 |
| 2025 | £1,654 | £2,560 |
| 2026 | £1,269 | £1,529 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC2H 0DP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | Flat 15, Trentishoe Mansions, 90, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0JE | Flats | Leasehold | £999,999 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 18, Trentishoe Mansions, 90, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0JE | Flats | Leasehold | £465,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | 23 - 24, Greek Street, London, W1D 4DZ | Other | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Flat 6, Gloucester Mansions, 140A, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8HD | Flats | Leasehold | £1,065,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 109, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DT | Flats | Leasehold | £2,700,000 |
In the WC2H 0DP postcode area, located within Fitzrovia West & Soho, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC2H 0DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | 21 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Dodo | 24 Frith Street, London, W1D 5LA | Walking directions to Dodo |
| 0.1 mi | Quick | 52 Greek Street, London, W1D 4EH | Walking directions to Quick |
| 0.1 mi | Seoul Plaza | Charing Cross Road, Westminster, WC2H 7PZ | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | Frith Street, Westminster, W1D 5LQ | Walking directions to M&S Food |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WC2H 0DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Marie Amos
West End - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Fisher
West End - Elected 7 May 2026
Tim Barnes
West End - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WC2H 0DP records about 4044 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are theft from the person, other theft and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WC2H 0DP in Fitzrovia West & Soho is £1,400,000 (about £1,626 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WC2H 0DP, including Soho Parish CofE Primary School (Good), Fashion Retail Academy and The Royal Ballet School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC2H 0DP is Leicester Square in TfL zone 1, about 274 m away, serving the Northern and Piccadilly lines.
WC2H 0DP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,944 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering WC2H 0DP is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elizabeth Marie Amos (Conservative and Unionist Party), Paul Fisher (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tim Barnes (Conservative and Unionist Party).