WC2R 0DE is an up-and-coming urban area on Strand, 0.1km 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 0DE offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (1145 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 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00190454 (shared with 277 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRAND, WC2R 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAND, WC2R 0DE.
198
33
£ 68,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0DE 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 0DE is a high-turnover rental hub — with 80% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 0DE. 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 0DE are high at 1145 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 George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- Tequila Mockingbird0.3 km
- The Casino At The Empire0.6 km
- Crown & Anchor0.5 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1020 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.9 km
- BARN JU0.8 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point0.8 km
- + 1015 more
Takeaway Shop
132 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Burrito Kitchen0.2 km
- Jamaica Patty Co0.3 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY1.0 km
- UZUMAKI1.0 km
- + 127 more
Retailers - Other
212 nearby- Everwell0.4 km
- Whipped London0.3 km
- Cineworld0.6 km
- Centre Point Food Store0.8 km
- Coffee & Gift0.9 km
- + 207 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- The Londoner Hotel0.6 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.8 km
- L'oscar London0.9 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.2 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.1 km
- London Waterloo1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- London Charing Cross Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0DE · Data under Open Government Licence