WC2R 0BL 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.
WC2R 0BL 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 (1206 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 WC2R 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00190459 (shared with 228 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0BL.
225
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£ 68,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WC2R 0BL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2R 0BL. 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
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 0BL are high at 1206 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
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Evelina Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
74 nearby- The Square Pig1.0 km
- All Bar One1.0 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.9 km
- Philomena’s0.6 km
- Sway Bar0.6 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
935 nearby- Amarcord Museum1.0 km
- BARN JU0.8 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point0.9 km
- + 930 more
Takeaway Shop
135 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Whipped London0.6 km
- Pure0.9 km
- Pick and Cheese0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 130 more
Retailers - Other
190 nearby- Oxfam0.6 km
- A P Food Express0.8 km
- Whistlestop0.9 km
- ZZ Food Express0.8 km
- 1 rebel0.9 km
- + 185 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Union Jack Club0.9 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.8 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.8 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.8 km
- Sea containers london0.8 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Amazon Fresh1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.4 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.0 km
- London Waterloo1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Savoy Pier0.1 km
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Embankment Pier0.3 km
- Embankment Pier0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0BL · Data under Open Government Licence