Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2E 7EE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 7EE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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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

WC2E 7EE has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 7EE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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.

WC2E 7EE is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 33 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 — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1013 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 7EE 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 7EE. 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 7EE are high at 1013 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 theft947
Theft from the person817
Violence and sexual offences637
Anti-social behaviour442
Shoplifting390

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 pupils0.7 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.2 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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Retailers - Other

200 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.9 km
  • Coffee & Gift1.0 km
  • Break Point0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Oliver Bonas1.0 km
  • + 195 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

952 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.7 km
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop1.0 km
  • BYRON0.8 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.8 km
  • Lamis Grill0.9 km
  • + 947 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

145 nearby
  • Which Wich0.9 km
  • Guido's0.7 km
  • Chilango0.9 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.9 km
  • Dilieto0.8 km
  • + 140 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

80 nearby
  • The Seven Stars0.6 km
  • Editors Tap0.8 km
  • The Harrow0.9 km
  • Ye Olde Cock Tavern0.7 km
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.5 km
  • + 75 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

42 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Me Hotel0.2 km
  • The Kingsley Hotel0.9 km
  • Covent Garden Hotel0.7 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • TESCO1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.4 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.0 km
  • London Blackfriars1.1 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