WC2R 0AA is an up-and-coming urban area on Strand, 0.1km from Strand in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC2R 0AA is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1289 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00023931 (shared with 212 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRAND, WC2R 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAND, WC2R 0AA.
245
39
£ 68,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0AA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WC2R 0AA spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 WC2R 0AA. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 WC2R 0AA are high at 1289 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
London Nautical School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Oasis Academy Johanna
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
206 nearby- Ap Food Express0.4 km
- Godiva0.3 km
- Oliver Bonas0.4 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- + 201 more
Pub, NightClub
79 nearby- Lady Of The Grapes0.2 km
- The Old Nick1.0 km
- The Square Pig0.9 km
- Crown & Anchor0.5 km
- Simmons Bar0.7 km
- + 74 more
Restaurant, Cafe
986 nearby- Aji Bakery0.9 km
- Great British Fish And Chip Restaurant0.9 km
- Hayward Gallery Cafe0.5 km
- Izakaya Hannah0.9 km
- Riverside Terrace Cafe0.6 km
- + 981 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
137 nearby- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.2 km
- BEIRUT GARDEN0.8 km
- Bibimbab Cafe0.9 km
- H.I.S. EUROPE LTD0.8 km
- Yum Bun0.5 km
- + 132 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Sea containers london0.9 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.6 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.8 km
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.3 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.4 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.1 km
- London Waterloo1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Embankment Pier0.4 km
- Embankment Pier0.4 km
- Embankment Pier0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0AA · Data under Open Government Licence