Postcode WC2H 0EW 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 Tottenham Court Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Russell Square.
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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WC2H 0EW.
Fitzrovia West & Soho near WC2H 0EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Tottenham Court Road | Central, Elizabeth, Northern | Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Leicester Square | Northern, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Leicester Square |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Covent Garden | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Covent Garden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.4 mi | Bloomsbury Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bloomsbury Square Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Soho Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Soho Square 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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC2H 0EW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | Fifth Floor, 127 - 133, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0EW | Other | Leasehold | £758,034 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 114 - 116, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0JR | Other | Freehold | £9,850,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 6, Greek Street, London, W1D 4DE | Other | Leasehold | £139,875 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 109, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DT | Flats | Leasehold | £2,700,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Penthouse West, 109, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DT | Flats | Leasehold | £6,250,000 |
In the WC2H 0EW 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 0EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Quick | 52 Greek Street, London, W1D 4EH | Walking directions to Quick |
| 0.1 mi | Seoul Plaza | St Giles High Street, Camden, WC2H 8LW | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 21 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | The Convenience Store | 63 St Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8LE | Walking directions to The Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | BasicMart | Soho Street, Westminster, W1D 3DG | Walking directions to BasicMart |
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 0EW, 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 0EW 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 0EW 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 0EW, including Fashion Retail Academy, Ecole Jeannine Manuel and Soho Parish CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC2H 0EW is Tottenham Court Road in TfL zone 1, about 142 m away, serving the Central, Elizabeth and Northern lines.
WC2H 0EW 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 0EW 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).