Postcode WC2N 5DG is located in a major urban area, within the St James's ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Central Westminster area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 795.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Westminster is £80,742 per year. The nearest station is Embankment located about 0.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Embankment Gardens.
Central Westminster has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Central Westminster has a very high crime rate, with approximately 795.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Westminster is £80,742 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from WC2N 5DG.
Central Westminster near WC2N 5DG has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Embankment located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 1 | Embankment | Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern | Walking directions to Embankment |
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Charing Cross | Bakerloo, Northern, Southeastern | Walking directions to Charing Cross |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Westminster | Circle, District, Jubilee | Walking directions to Westminster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Embankment Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Embankment Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Whitehall Garden | Small | Walking directions to Whitehall Garden |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £920,000 in St James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £330,000 up to £10,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 102 | £910,000 |
| Terraced | 1 | £3,500,000 |
10 year median price trend in St James's
In the WC2N 5DG postcode area, located within Central Westminster, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC2N 5DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | A P Food Express | Embankment Place, Westminster, WC2N 5AQ | Walking directions to A P Food Express |
| 0.1 mi | Allmart | 35 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6ND | Walking directions to Allmart |
| 0.1 mi | Jumbo | Embankment Place, Westminster, WC2N 6RH | Walking directions to Jumbo |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Montreal Place, Westminster, WC2N 5HX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Whistlestop | Montreal Place, Westminster, WC2N 5HX | Walking directions to Whistlestop |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.