WC2R 0BP 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 0BP is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (1234 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00023931 (shared with 212 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0BP.
245
39
£ 68,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0BP 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
WC2R 0BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0BP. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2R 0BP are high at 1234 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
Evelina Hospital School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
74 nearby- The Square Pig1.0 km
- Below Stone Nest0.7 km
- Hongdae Pocha0.8 km
- Philomena’s0.6 km
- Sway Bar0.6 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Dean St Town House1.0 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social1.0 km
- The Londoner Hotel0.7 km
- The Resident Covent Garden Hotel0.2 km
- Z Hotels Trafalgar0.4 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
950 nearby- Flat Iron0.9 km
- McDonald's Restaurants0.8 km
- PIZZA UNION LIMITED0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee1.0 km
- 40 Greek Street0.8 km
- + 945 more
Retailers - Other
193 nearby- Oxfam0.6 km
- Ole & Steen0.7 km
- Everwell0.6 km
- Whipped London0.4 km
- Cineworld0.7 km
- + 188 more
Takeaway Shop
129 nearby- Whipped London0.6 km
- Pick and Cheese0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- SUKOSHI0.6 km
- Vyta0.3 km
- + 124 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
- TESCO0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7)0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.3 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.0 km
- London Waterloo1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Savoy Pier0.1 km
- Savoy Pier0.1 km
- Embankment Pier0.3 km
- Embankment Pier0.3 km
- Embankment Pier0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0BP · Data under Open Government Licence