WC2R 0BN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from The Strand in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC2R 0BN offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1182 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00190454 (shared with 277 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0BN.
198
33
£ 68,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0BN 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
At 80% private renter occupancy, WC2R 0BN is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2R 0BN. The average age is 33.2. 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 0BN are high at 1182 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
Oasis Academy Johanna
Evelina Hospital School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.9 km
- The Beau Brummell0.8 km
- Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.6 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.5 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
976 nearby- Amarcord Museum1.0 km
- BARN JU0.9 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point0.9 km
- + 971 more
Takeaway Shop
126 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Which Wich0.8 km
- Leon0.8 km
- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.7 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.3 km
- + 121 more
Retailers - Other
203 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.9 km
- Coffee & Gift1.0 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd1.0 km
- Break Point0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- + 198 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
- Me Hotel0.3 km
- Sea containers london0.9 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel0.8 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.2 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.1 km
- London Waterloo1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Savoy Pier0.1 km
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Embankment Pier0.2 km
- Embankment Pier0.3 km
- Embankment Pier0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0BN · Data under Open Government Licence