Postcode WC2H 7HF is located in a major urban area, within the St James's ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Strand, St James & Mayfair area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 4,351.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 33.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £81,840 per year. The nearest station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is St. James's Park.
Strand, St James & Mayfair has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Strand, St James & Mayfair has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4,351.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £81,840 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from WC2H 7HF.
Strand, St James & Mayfair near WC2H 7HF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Piccadilly Circus located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Piccadilly Circus | Bakerloo, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Piccadilly Circus |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Leicester Square | Northern, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Leicester Square |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Charing Cross | Bakerloo, Northern, Southeastern | Walking directions to Charing Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St. James's Park | Large | Walking directions to St. James's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Embankment Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Embankment Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Whitehall Garden | Small | Walking directions to Whitehall Garden |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £916,500 (about £1,110 per square foot) in St James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £16,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £4,650,000 | £1,360 |
| Flats | 87 | £900,000 | £1,110 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,042,750 | £5,000,000 |
| 2017 | £1,675,000 | £3,150,000 |
| 2018 | £1,560,375 | £2,950,000 |
| 2019 | £1,475,800 | £8,368,800 |
| 2020 | £1,440,000 | £3,547,500 |
| 2021 | £1,050,000 | £3,765,000 |
| 2022 | £1,573,200 | £5,000,000 |
| 2023 | £1,965,000 | £7,350,000 |
| 2024 | £1,300,000 | £4,075,000 |
| 2025 | £1,000,000 | £3,500,000 |
| 2026 | £675,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,579 | £1,467 |
| 2017 | £1,759 | £1,344 |
| 2018 | £1,849 | £1,239 |
| 2019 | £2,090 | £1,112 |
| 2020 | £1,928 | £1,373 |
| 2021 | £1,394 | £1,609 |
| 2022 | £1,701 | £1,304 |
| 2023 | £2,009 | £1,935 |
| 2024 | £1,420 | £1,410 |
| 2025 | £1,239 | £1,416 |
| 2026 | £1,012 | — |
There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC2H 7HF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | Odeon Cinema, 24 - 26, Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7JY | Other | Leasehold | £10,500,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 8, Oxendon Street, London, SW1Y 4EE | Terraced | Freehold | £4,200,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Ground Floor Premises, 5 - 6, Coventry Street, London, W1D 6BW | Other | Leasehold | £600,000 |
In the WC2H 7HF postcode area, located within Strand, St James & Mayfair, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC2H 7HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Japan Centre | 35b Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4EA | Walking directions to Japan Centre |
| 0.1 mi | BasicMart | Charing Cross Road, Westminster, WC2H 0HG | Walking directions to BasicMart |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Charing Cross Road, Westminster, WC2H 0AT | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 7-8 St Martin's Place, London, WC2N 4JH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Bunsik | Wardour Street, Westminster, W1D 6PT | Walking directions to Bunsik |
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 7HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Angus Shearer
St James's - Elected 7 May 2026
San Abishev
St James's - Elected 7 May 2026
Tim Mitchell
St James's - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WC2H 7HF records about 4352 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 violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around WC2H 7HF in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £916,500 (about £1,110 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WC2H 7HF, including Soho Parish CofE Primary School (Good), The Royal Ballet School and Academy21. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC2H 7HF is Piccadilly Circus in TfL zone 1, about 256 m away, serving the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.
WC2H 7HF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,191 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 7HF is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mark Angus Shearer (Conservative and Unionist Party), San Abishev (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tim Mitchell (Conservative and Unionist Party).