Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

STRAND, WC2B 4RD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAND, WC2B 4RD.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 78,100 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2B 4RD 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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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WC2B 4RD — age 43, 38% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WC2B 4RD is a well-regarded residential area on Strand, 0.2km from Warwick in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Pimlico North ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

Within the WC2B district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (237 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2B 4RD are sourced from Output Area E00024053 (shared with 25 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 WC2B 4RD. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.1%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 WC2B 4RD are high at 237 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour975
Theft from the person635
Violence and sexual offences498
Other theft419
Shoplifting271

school Local Schools

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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.5 km
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.6 km
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Pimlico Academy

Good1170 pupils0.6 km
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Pimlico Primary

Outstanding357 pupils0.6 km
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Churchill Gardens Primary Academy

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.6 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

333 nearby
  • Churchill Gardens Adults & Social Club0.7 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Benvenuti0.2 km
  • Burger Singh @ The Rising Sun0.7 km
  • Emi Deli Restaurant Ltd0.3 km
  • + 328 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Sk Hair And Beauty0.6 km
  • Vegan Vessel/Vegan Eats/Just Vegan/Veganology0.7 km
  • Victoria Souvenirs & Print Shop0.2 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.3 km
  • Krystals0.8 km
  • + 78 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Colliers Hotel0.2 km
  • Blades Hotel0.5 km
  • Lime Tree Hotel0.5 km
  • New England Hotel0.2 km
  • Romano'S Hotel0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Domino'S Pizza0.2 km
  • Benugo Limited0.8 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.5 km
  • Dumdum Donutterie0.4 km
  • Morena0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Hub By Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Antelope1.0 km
  • Vaga Bond0.6 km
  • 8 Golden Horses0.7 km
  • All Bar One0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria Coach Station0.4 km
  • London Victoria0.5 km
  • Vauxhall1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • London Victoria Rail Station0.3 km
  • London Victoria Rail Station0.3 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.4 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
  • Victoria Underground Station0.5 km