Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2R 0EW House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

245

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC2R 0EW 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WC2R 0EW 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.

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

WC2R 0EW 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 0EW is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (920 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0EW are sourced from Output Area E00023931 (shared with 212 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 0EW. 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

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed18.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC2R 0EW are high at 920 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 theft1131
Theft from the person934
Violence and sexual offences660
Anti-social behaviour577
Shoplifting497

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 pupils0.6 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

205 nearby
  • Oxfam0.5 km
  • A P Food Express0.9 km
  • Whistlestop1.0 km
  • ZZ Food Express0.9 km
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.5 km
  • + 200 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

75 nearby
  • Philomena’s0.5 km
  • Sway Bar0.6 km
  • The Wellington Hotel1.0 km
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.5 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.5 km
  • + 70 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

997 nearby
  • GERMAN DONER KEBAB0.8 km
  • Honest Burgers0.6 km
  • Planet of the Grapes0.9 km
  • Shoryu0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • + 992 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

136 nearby
  • Whipped London0.5 km
  • Pure1.0 km
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.6 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.2 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.2 km
  • + 131 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Me Hotel0.2 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.6 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.8 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.3 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.1 km
  • London Waterloo1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Savoy Pier0.2 km
  • Savoy Pier0.2 km
  • Embankment Pier0.4 km
  • Embankment Pier0.4 km
  • Embankment Pier0.4 km