Postcode Analysis City of London, London

WC2A 1LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2A 1LR.

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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 1LR 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

At 73% private renter occupancy, WC2A 1LR is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1LR is an active urban area located 0.3km from Lincoln's Inn in City and County of the City of London. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

Within the WC2A district, this postcode is characterised by a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (539 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 1LR 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 1LR. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near WC2A 1LR are high at 539 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft293
Shoplifting243
Theft from the person239
Violence and sexual offences142
Anti-social behaviour87

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.0 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

128 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood1.0 km
  • The Seven Stars0.2 km
  • Editors Tap0.1 km
  • Harrild And Sons0.5 km
  • St Brides Tavern0.5 km
  • + 123 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

672 nearby
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk1.0 km
  • Emmanuelle1.0 km
  • First Class Cafe1.0 km
  • Gather & Gather @ The Ray0.9 km
  • The Drunken Butler Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 667 more
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Retailers - Other

187 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.1 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.2 km
  • Godiva0.9 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.9 km
  • + 182 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

180 nearby
  • Guido's0.1 km
  • Chilango0.3 km
  • Chiya0.6 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.2 km
  • Dilieto0.2 km
  • + 175 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.5 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • TESCO0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Food1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.5 km
  • London Blackfriars0.7 km
  • Farringdon0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.5 km