Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

SOUTHAMPTON STREET, WC2R 0LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHAMPTON STREET, WC2R 0LR.

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Population

198

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2R 0LR 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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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WC2R 0LR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 80% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

WC2R 0LR is an up-and-coming urban area on Southampton Street, 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.

For renters and young professionals, WC2R 0LR offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (1012 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0LR are sourced from Output Area E00190454 (shared with 277 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 0LR. 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

White / British72.3%
Asian / British Asian19.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

Crime rates near WC2R 0LR are high at 1012 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 theft1363
Theft from the person1227
Violence and sexual offences841
Anti-social behaviour688
Shoplifting598

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 pupils0.9 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.0 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.3 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1016 nearby
  • The Toucan1.0 km
  • GERMAN DONER KEBAB0.8 km
  • Honest Burgers0.6 km
  • Planet of the Grapes0.9 km
  • Shoryu0.5 km
  • + 1011 more
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Retailers - Other

208 nearby
  • Oxfam0.5 km
  • Fabrique0.8 km
  • SUSHI DAILY0.8 km
  • M L Whitehorn0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • + 203 more
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Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • Philomena’s0.5 km
  • Sway Bar0.5 km
  • The Beau Brummell0.8 km
  • The Seven Stars0.7 km
  • Editors Tap0.9 km
  • + 71 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

131 nearby
  • Whipped London0.5 km
  • Lebaneats1.0 km
  • Leon0.8 km
  • Guido's0.8 km
  • Dilieto1.0 km
  • + 126 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Amazon Fresh1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

47 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.9 km
  • Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.7 km
  • L'oscar London0.8 km
  • NYX Hotel London Holborn1.0 km
  • + 42 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.3 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.2 km
  • London Waterloo1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Savoy Pier0.2 km
  • Savoy Pier0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km