WC2R 0JR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Charing Cross in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in WC2R 0JR has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (1676 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0JR are sourced from Output Area E00023931 (shared with 212 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0JR.
245
39
£ 68,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0JR 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 0JR 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 0JR. 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 0JR are high at 1676 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. 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 Matthew's School, Westminster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
217 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.8 km
- Coffee & Gift0.9 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.9 km
- Break Point0.6 km
- Ap Food Express0.3 km
- + 212 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
46 nearby- St Giles Hotel1.0 km
- Indigo Hotel0.5 km
- Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.4 km
- St. Ermin's Hotel0.9 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- Sevilla Mia1.0 km
- Lady Of The Grapes0.1 km
- Covent Garden Social Club0.4 km
- Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.2 km
- The Friendly Society0.7 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1064 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.5 km
- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.9 km
- BYRON0.7 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.6 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- + 1059 more
Takeaway Shop
117 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- UZUMAKI0.9 km
- Which Wich0.7 km
- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.5 km
- Bubblelicious Tea0.9 km
- + 112 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.2 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.3 km
- London Waterloo1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
- London Charing Cross Rail Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0JR · Data under Open Government Licence