WC2R 0NE 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC2R 0NE is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 (1029 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0NE are sourced from Output Area E00023933 (shared with 150 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0NE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0NE.
243
47
£ 68,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0NE 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 0NE — 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 0NE. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2R 0NE are high at 1029 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
Evelina Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
71 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
- + 66 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
124 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Pick and Cheese0.5 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- SUKOSHI0.5 km
- Vyta0.2 km
- + 119 more
Retailers - Other
210 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
- + 205 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
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
- Savoy Pier0.3 km
- London Charing Cross Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0NE · Data under Open Government Licence