WC2A 2AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Lincoln's Inn in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (598 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00190420 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2A 2AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2A 2AE.
191
31
£ 68,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2A 2AE 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.
Area Character
71% of homes in WC2A 2AE 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2A 2AE. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2A 2AE are high at 598 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Christopher Hatton Primary School
London Nautical School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
245 nearby- Just Eat For Business1.0 km
- Centre Point Food Store0.8 km
- Coffee & Gift0.8 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd1.0 km
- Break Point0.7 km
- + 240 more
Pub, NightClub
109 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.7 km
- Little Fable1.0 km
- Below Stone Nest0.9 km
- Hongdae Pocha1.0 km
- + 104 more
Restaurant, Cafe
961 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.8 km
- BARN JU0.4 km
- Blank Street0.4 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.4 km
- Break Point0.8 km
- + 956 more
Takeaway Shop
207 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.4 km
- Coopers0.6 km
- Wasabi0.6 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY1.0 km
- UZUMAKI0.9 km
- + 202 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- TESCO0.6 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.9 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Me Hotel0.3 km
- Sea containers london0.9 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.8 km
- City Thameslink0.9 km
- London Blackfriars1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2A2AE · Data under Open Government Licence