Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2R 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0BL.

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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: WC2R 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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 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.

Other theft1056
Theft from the person821
Violence and sexual offences697
Anti-social behaviour498
Shoplifting403

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 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.3 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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

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
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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