WC2E 7BN is an up-and-coming urban area on Wellington Street, 0.1km from Covent Garden in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (931 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 WC2E 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00190454 (shared with 277 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON STREET, WC2E 7BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON STREET, WC2E 7BN.
198
33
£ 68,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2E 7BN 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
80% of homes in WC2E 7BN 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 WC2E 7BN. The average age is 33.2. 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 WC2E 7BN are high at 931 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
London Nautical School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
86 nearby- All Bar One0.7 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.6 km
- Sevilla Mia0.9 km
- The Seven Stars0.6 km
- Editors Tap0.9 km
- + 81 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1062 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.7 km
- BARN JU0.6 km
- Blank Street0.5 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.5 km
- Break Point0.7 km
- + 1057 more
Takeaway Shop
152 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Coopers1.0 km
- Wasabi1.0 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.8 km
- UZUMAKI0.8 km
- + 147 more
Retailers - Other
234 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.7 km
- Coffee & Gift0.7 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.8 km
- Break Point0.5 km
- Argos Distributors0.9 km
- + 229 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- St Giles Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Me Hotel0.2 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.4 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.4 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co Operative Group0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.5 km
- London Blackfriars1.2 km
- City Thameslink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Covent Garden Underground Station0.2 km
- Covent Garden Underground Station0.2 km
- Covent Garden Underground Station0.2 km
- Savoy Pier0.4 km
- Savoy Pier0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2E7BN · Data under Open Government Licence