Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2E 7NW House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

243

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2E 7NW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, WC2E 7NW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WC2E 7NW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from The 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 big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1103 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2E 7NW are sourced from Output Area E00023933 (shared with 150 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 7NW. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC2E 7NW are high at 1103 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 theft1608
Theft from the person1582
Violence and sexual offences1004
Anti-social behaviour775
Shoplifting651

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 pupils0.6 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.1 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.4 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

210 nearby
  • Bury Food And Wine Store0.9 km
  • Oxfam0.5 km
  • Ole & Steen0.5 km
  • Boots the Chemist Ltd0.9 km
  • Everwell0.4 km
  • + 205 more
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Pub, NightClub

72 nearby
  • The Square Pig0.9 km
  • Hudson's House0.9 km
  • Below Stone Nest0.5 km
  • Black Horse1.0 km
  • Hongdae Pocha0.6 km
  • + 67 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1048 nearby
  • Benugo Great Court Restaurant1.0 km
  • Camden Coffee0.9 km
  • London Review of Books Ltd0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.9 km
  • Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)0.9 km
  • + 1043 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

47 nearby
  • Dean St Town House0.8 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.7 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
  • The Londoner Hotel0.6 km
  • The Resident Covent Garden Hotel0.1 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.4 km
  • TESCO0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

126 nearby
  • Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Whipped London0.5 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • SUKOSHI0.4 km
  • + 121 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.3 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.2 km
  • London Waterloo1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Savoy Pier0.3 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km