Postcode Analysis City of London, London

SOUTHAMPTON BUILDINGS, WC2A 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHAMPTON BUILDINGS, WC2A 1AP.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC2A 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WC2A 1AP is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC2A 1AP is an active urban area on Southampton Buildings, 0.0km from Holborn in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC2A 1AP offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (287 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2A 1AP. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.8%
Asian / British Asian30.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC2A 1AP are high at 287 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting400
Other theft348
Violence and sexual offences228
Anti-social behaviour227
Theft from the person222

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.5 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

207 nearby
  • Karma Cola1.0 km
  • Kensons News0.8 km
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
  • Sun Rise & Co1.0 km
  • + 202 more
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Pub, NightClub

140 nearby
  • Calthorpe Arms0.8 km
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.7 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.8 km
  • Karaoke Box0.7 km
  • The Fable0.6 km
  • + 135 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

686 nearby
  • Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.7 km
  • Print Cafe0.9 km
  • Caravan Exmouth Market0.9 km
  • Craft House0.8 km
  • Taqueria0.8 km
  • + 681 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

191 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Alchemy Cafe0.9 km
  • Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.9 km
  • Assenheims 560.7 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 186 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Lily Maila1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

38 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • The Kingsley Hotel0.8 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.6 km
  • + 33 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • City Thameslink0.8 km
  • London Blackfriars1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.5 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.5 km