WC2E is a postcode district in Westminster, London, covering 172 active and 395 retired postcodes.
The majority of WC2E (66% of postcodes) consists of a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population.
Property: Average house prices in WC2E are around £1.9M, up 4.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WC2E at 8593 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 40 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 WC2E demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Westminster, London
WC2E House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC2E postcode area.
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Population728
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Avg Age40
payments
Avg Income£ 59,000 /yr
work
Employed44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
10/10workEmployment
3/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
10/10directions_transitTransit
5/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
10/10psychology
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WC2E — age 40, 25% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.9M. Property prices are trending up 4.9% year-on-year.
home £1,862,500 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 / British67.3%
Asian / British Asian18.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed11.9%
Economic Activity
44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Theft from the person2024
Other theft1860
Shoplifting802
Anti-social behaviour534
Violence and sexual offences402
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Muji
- Mariage Freres Royaume Uni
- Boots The Chemist
- Bedford Street Wines
- Bills Cafe
- + 21 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Henrietta Hotel
- Nomad Hotel
- Z Hotel Covent Garden
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- % Arabica
- Bella Italia
- Byron
- Clos Maggiore
- Maxwell'S Bar & Grill
- + 124 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Holland And Barrett
- Pizza Pilgrims
- BiBi's Kitchen
- Burrito Kitchen
- Darjeeling Express
- + 5 more
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Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dalla Terra Wine Bar
- Lady Of The Grapes
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Area Profile: WC2E · Data under Open Government Licence