WC2R 0QN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Charing Cross 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1826 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0QN are sourced from Output Area E00023934 (shared with 158 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0QN.
224
35
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0QN 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
At 80% private renter occupancy, WC2R 0QN is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 0QN. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2R 0QN are high at 1826 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
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
London Nautical School
Evelina Hospital School
Oasis Academy Johanna
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1053 nearby- Island Poke0.7 km
- Honourable Soc Of The Middle Temple1.0 km
- Kitchen Cafe - House0.8 km
- Leon0.9 km
- Queen Elizabeth Hall Cafe & Bar0.7 km
- + 1048 more
Takeaway Shop
113 nearby- Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.8 km
- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.5 km
- Burrito Kitchen0.2 km
- Jamaica Patty Co0.3 km
- Whipped London0.7 km
- + 108 more
Retailers - Other
211 nearby- Ap Food Express0.2 km
- Godiva0.3 km
- Oliver Bonas0.3 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.3 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- + 206 more
Pub, NightClub
62 nearby- Lady Of The Grapes0.2 km
- Tequila Mockingbird0.1 km
- Philomena’s0.7 km
- Sway Bar0.8 km
- Simmons Bar0.9 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- TESCO0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.9 km
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.6 km
- Dean St Town House0.7 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.7 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.1 km
- London Waterloo1.2 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
- London Charing Cross Rail Station0.1 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0QN · Data under Open Government Licence