WC2R 0NB 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 (1122 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 0NB are sourced from Output Area E00190454 (shared with 277 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0NB.
198
33
£ 68,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0NB 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
80% of homes in WC2R 0NB are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 0NB. 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
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 0NB are high at 1122 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
Oasis Academy Johanna
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- The Square Pig1.0 km
- All Bar One0.7 km
- Flight Club Darts LTD0.8 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1025 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.9 km
- BARN JU0.8 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point0.8 km
- + 1020 more
Takeaway Shop
123 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Pick and Cheese0.5 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- SUKOSHI0.5 km
- Vyta0.2 km
- + 118 more
Retailers - Other
211 nearby- Bury Food And Wine Store0.9 km
- Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.9 km
- Ole & Steen0.5 km
- Boots the Chemist Ltd1.0 km
- Fabrique0.8 km
- + 206 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- Dean St Town House0.8 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.8 km
- Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel0.7 km
- The Londoner Hotel0.6 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.2 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.2 km
- London Waterloo1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Savoy Pier0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- London Charing Cross Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0NB · Data under Open Government Licence