Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

BEDFORD STREET, WC2R 0PZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD STREET, WC2R 0PZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

245

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2R 0PZ 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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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WC2R 0PZ 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.

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

WC2R 0PZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Bedford Street, 0.2km 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 0PZ is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 (1265 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0PZ are sourced from Output Area E00023931 (shared with 212 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 0PZ. 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

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed18.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near WC2R 0PZ are high at 1265 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.

Theft from the person1717
Other theft1679
Violence and sexual offences1089
Anti-social behaviour821
Shoplifting599

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils1.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

215 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
  • + 210 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

44 nearby
  • St Giles Hotel1.0 km
  • Indigo Hotel0.5 km
  • Radisson Hampshire Hotel0.4 km
  • St. Ermin's Hotel1.0 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

68 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia1.0 km
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.1 km
  • Covent Garden Social Club0.4 km
  • Mr Fogg'S Tavern0.3 km
  • The Friendly Society0.7 km
  • + 63 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1058 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.5 km
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.9 km
  • BYRON0.7 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.6 km
  • Five Guys0.9 km
  • + 1053 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

118 nearby
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.9 km
  • UZUMAKI0.9 km
  • Which Wich0.7 km
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.4 km
  • Bubblelicious Tea0.9 km
  • + 113 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • TESCO0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 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

  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • London Charing Cross Rail Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km