WC2R 0AB is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 0AB is 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. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (1026 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00023931 (shared with 212 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0AB.
245
39
£ 68,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0AB 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
No single demographic signal dominates WC2R 0AB — age 39, 29% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0AB. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2R 0AB are high at 1026 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
207 nearby- Ap Food Express0.4 km
- Godiva0.3 km
- Oliver Bonas0.4 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- + 202 more
Pub, NightClub
78 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
- + 73 more
Restaurant, Cafe
993 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
- + 988 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
138 nearby- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.2 km
- BEIRUT GARDEN0.8 km
- Bibimbab Cafe0.9 km
- H.I.S. EUROPE LTD0.7 km
- Yum Bun0.5 km
- + 133 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 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
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.3 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.1 km
- London Blackfriars1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Embankment Pier0.4 km
- Covent Garden Underground Station0.4 km
- Embankment Pier0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0AB · Data under Open Government Licence