Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2R 0EZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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 0EZ 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 0EZ 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 0EZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC2R 0EZ 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 (1105 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0EZ 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 0EZ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near WC2R 0EZ are high at 1105 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 theft1284
Theft from the person1072
Violence and sexual offences779
Anti-social behaviour662
Shoplifting585

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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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 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

206 nearby
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.5 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.5 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Venchi0.4 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.4 km
  • + 201 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Me Hotel0.3 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.8 km
  • L'oscar London0.9 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

75 nearby
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.5 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.5 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.5 km
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
  • + 70 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1008 nearby
  • CAVO RESTAURANT0.8 km
  • Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.6 km
  • Drury 188-189 @ International House0.7 km
  • Fields Bar & Kitchen0.6 km
  • Homeslice0.6 km
  • + 1003 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

134 nearby
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.6 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.2 km
  • Fishcotheque1.0 km
  • Hola Guacamole0.8 km
  • Limin South Bank0.8 km
  • + 129 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7)1.0 km
  • + 10 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 Pier0.3 km
  • Embankment Pier0.3 km
  • Embankment Pier0.3 km