WC2A is a postcode district in City of London, London, covering 115 active and 321 retired postcodes.
The majority of WC2A (95% of postcodes) consists of a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population.
Property: Average house prices in WC2A are around £2.2M, up 154.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WC2A at 3904 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WC2A demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis City of London, London
WC2A House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC2A postcode area.
groups
Population410
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Avg Age41
payments
Avg Income£ 62,200 /yr
work
Employed50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
10/10workEmployment
10/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
10/10directions_transitTransit
4/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
1/10psychology
Area Character
72% of homes in WC2A are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 154.1% year-on-year.
home £2,206,666 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British49.9%
Asian / British Asian37.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed10.3%
Economic Activity
50%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Other theft404
Shoplifting328
Theft from the person281
Violence and sexual offences141
Public order88
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Club Quarters Hotel
- THE LAST JUDGMENT
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Seven Stars
- The Ship Tavern
- The Pregnant Man
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Peacock Theatre
- Fields Bar & Kitchen
- Nine Bars Coffee Ltd
- Press Coffee
- Pret A Manger
- + 23 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Guido's
- Pret A Manger
- Siam Eatery
- Honi Poke
- Lebaneats
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lucky Voice
- Mr Michael Graney
- Inyou
- Bull At The Gate
- Central News
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Area Profile: WC2A · Data under Open Government Licence