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.
STRAND, WC2B 4RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAND, WC2B 4RD.
246
43
£ 78,100 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Pimlico Academy
Pimlico Primary
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
Westminster City School
The Grey Coat Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WC2B4RD · Data under Open Government Licence