Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2E 7ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2E 7ED.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2E 7ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines WC2E 7ED — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

WC2E 7ED is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Strand 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.

Within the WC2E district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (857 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 7ED are sourced from Output Area E00190459 (shared with 228 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 WC2E 7ED. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.3%
Asian / British Asian30.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 WC2E 7ED are high at 857 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 theft903
Theft from the person716
Violence and sexual offences631
Anti-social behaviour394
Shoplifting258

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.4 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.8 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.2 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

75 nearby
  • The Square Pig1.0 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.9 km
  • The Wellington Hotel0.8 km
  • Covent Garden Social Club0.7 km
  • Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.6 km
  • + 70 more
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Retailers - Other

190 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store1.0 km
  • Break Point0.8 km
  • A P Food Express0.9 km
  • Whistlestop0.9 km
  • ZZ Food Express0.8 km
  • + 185 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

904 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.7 km
  • BYRON0.9 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.8 km
  • Lamis Grill1.0 km
  • Shake Shack1.0 km
  • + 899 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

136 nearby
  • Which Wich0.9 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • Pure0.9 km
  • Flocafe Espresso Rooms0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • + 131 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

41 nearby
  • Union Jack Club0.9 km
  • Indigo Hotel0.8 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.8 km
  • The Resident Covent Garden Hotel0.3 km
  • Z Hotels Trafalgar0.5 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7)0.9 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.4 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.0 km
  • London Blackfriars1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Savoy Pier0.2 km
  • Savoy Pier0.2 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.3 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.3 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.3 km