WC2R is a postcode district in Westminster, London, covering 107 active and 297 retired postcodes.
The majority of WC2R (83% of postcodes) consists of a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population. Overall, WC2R is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in WC2R are around £2.2M, up 79.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WC2R at 5173 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 WC2R demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Westminster, London
WC2R House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC2R postcode area.
groups
Population225
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Avg Age40
payments
Avg Income£ 59,000 /yr
work
Employed39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
10/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
10/10directions_transitTransit
5/10homeHome Ownership
2/10trending_upInvestment
10/10psychology
Area Character
46% of WC2R's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 79.0% year-on-year.
home £2,175,144 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 / British54.3%
Asian / British Asian30.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed10.8%
Economic Activity
39%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Theft from the person319
Other theft277
Violence and sexual offences150
Anti-social behaviour133
Bicycle theft71
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Savoy Hotel
- Me Hotel
- Strand Palace Hotel
- The Resident Covent Garden Hotel
- Z Hotel Strand
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Boots The Chemist
- Boots The Chemist
- B K News
- Boots The Chemist
- Break Point
- + 6 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Protein Haus @ Virgin Active Strand
- River Restaurant
- Salsa
- Savoy Grill
- Savoy Theatre
- + 68 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco
- The Co Operative Group
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- 180 Pizza
- Green Hut
- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)
- On The Go - Coffee & Juice Bar
- Roasting Plant Coffee
- + 3 more
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Area Profile: WC2R · Data under Open Government Licence