Postcode WC2N 4HS is located in a major urban area, within the St James's area 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 median sale price in St James's is £900,000 (around £1,099 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £663,750 and £1,275,000. The nearest station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Embankment Gardens.
Strand, St James & Mayfair has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,191 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 2.9% 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 217 ft away from WC2N 4HS.
Strand, St James & Mayfair near WC2N 4HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Charing Cross located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Charing Cross | Bakerloo, Northern, Southeastern | Walking directions to Charing Cross |
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Leicester Square | Northern, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Leicester Square |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Covent Garden | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Covent Garden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Embankment Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Embankment Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehall Garden | Small | Walking directions to Whitehall Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Whitehall Garden | Small | Walking directions to Whitehall Garden |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £900,000 (about £1,099 per square foot) in St James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £4,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £4,650,000 | £— |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,990,000 | £1,410 |
| Flats | 92 | £900,000 | £1,093 |
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 | £753,434 | — |
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 | £1,078 | — |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC2N 4HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | Flat 5, 8, Bedford Court, London, WC2E 9LU | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2026 | 42 - 49, St Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4EJ | Other | Freehold | £36,000,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Apartment 14, 19, Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9HP | Flats | Leasehold | £3,635,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Apartment 3, 20, Bedfordbury, London, WC2N 4BN | Flats | Leasehold | £1,675,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat, 53, St Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4EA | Other | Freehold | £2,800,000 |
In the WC2N 4HS postcode area, located within Strand, St James & Mayfair, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Royal Ballet School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
The Royal Ballet School ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Nov 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2019. | |
Soho Parish CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2019
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WC2N 4HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 7-8 St Martin's Place, London, WC2N 4JH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 36-37 Strand, London, WC2N 5HY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Charing Cross, Westminster, WC2R 0RG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 22-25 Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | BasicMart | Charing Cross Road, Westminster, WC2H 0HG | 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 WC2N 4HS, 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 WC2N 4HS 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 WC2N 4HS in St James's is £900,000 (about £1,099 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WC2N 4HS, including The Royal Ballet School, St Clement Danes CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Soho Parish CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WC2N 4HS is Charing Cross in TfL zone 1, about 202 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Southeastern lines.
WC2N 4HS 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 WC2N 4HS 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).