Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2A 2HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2A 2HD.

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Population

191

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2A 2HD 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WC2A 2HD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% 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 2HD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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.

WC2A 2HD is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (592 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 2HD are sourced from Output Area E00190420 (shared with 169 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 2HD. 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

White / British40.8%
Asian / British Asian45.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 2HD are high at 592 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.

Other theft619
Theft from the person501
Anti-social behaviour339
Violence and sexual offences309
Shoplifting257

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.3 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

240 nearby
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.5 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.7 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Venchi0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • + 235 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

42 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Me Hotel0.4 km
  • Sea containers london0.9 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.3 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.2 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

116 nearby
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.4 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.8 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.9 km
  • Simmons Bar0.4 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.5 km
  • + 111 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

895 nearby
  • CAVO RESTAURANT0.8 km
  • Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.7 km
  • Drury 188-189 @ International House0.5 km
  • Fields Bar & Kitchen0.2 km
  • Homeslice0.7 km
  • + 890 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

219 nearby
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.7 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.6 km
  • Hola Guacamole0.9 km
  • Limin South Bank0.9 km
  • Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.5 km
  • + 214 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.9 km
  • London Charing Cross0.9 km
  • London Blackfriars1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.4 km