WC2R 0HS is an up-and-coming urban area on The Strand, 0.1km from Strand in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (921 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £4.5M. 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 0HS are sourced from Output Area E00190454 (shared with 277 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE STRAND, WC2R 0HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STRAND, WC2R 0HS.
198
33
£ 68,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0HS 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 0HS 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 0HS. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 4,500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 3,750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2R 0HS are high at 921 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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Oasis Academy Johanna
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
211 nearby- Bury Food And Wine Store0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.9 km
- Centre Point Food Store0.8 km
- Coffee & Gift0.9 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.9 km
- + 206 more
Pub, NightClub
83 nearby- The Old Nick0.9 km
- The Square Pig0.8 km
- Below Stone Nest0.7 km
- Hongdae Pocha0.8 km
- Simmons Bar0.6 km
- + 78 more
Restaurant, Cafe
999 nearby- Camden Coffee0.9 km
- London Review of Books Ltd0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.9 km
- Crudo Cevicheria0.6 km
- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.9 km
- + 994 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- TESCO1.0 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
149 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY1.0 km
- UZUMAKI1.0 km
- Which Wich0.8 km
- FRANCO MANCA0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 144 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- Dean St Town House0.9 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.9 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.5 km
- Buckingham Hotel1.0 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.7 km
- + 42 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.4 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.1 km
- London Blackfriars1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Savoy Pier0.3 km
- Savoy Pier0.3 km
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Covent Garden Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0HS · Data under Open Government Licence