WC2R 0JT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from The Strand 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.
The people who live in WC2R 0JT are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1194 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0JT are sourced from Output Area E00023933 (shared with 150 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0JT.
243
47
£ 68,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0JT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in WC2R 0JT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2R 0JT. The average age is 46.9. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2R 0JT are high at 1194 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Evelina Hospital School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
70 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- Tequila Mockingbird0.2 km
- The Casino At The Empire0.5 km
- Sevilla Mia1.0 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1042 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.9 km
- BARN JU0.8 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point0.8 km
- + 1037 more
Takeaway Shop
123 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Burrito Kitchen0.2 km
- Jamaica Patty Co0.3 km
- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- UZUMAKI0.9 km
- + 118 more
Retailers - Other
213 nearby- Everwell0.3 km
- Whipped London0.2 km
- Cineworld0.5 km
- Centre Point Food Store0.8 km
- Coffee & Gift0.9 km
- + 208 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- The Londoner Hotel0.5 km
- St Giles Hotel1.0 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.8 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.2 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.2 km
- London Waterloo1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- London Charing Cross Rail Station0.3 km
- Savoy Pier0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0JT · Data under Open Government Licence