WC2R 0QS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from St. Martin in the Fields in City of Westminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
The people who live in WC2R 0QS are typical of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1990 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0QS are sourced from Output Area E00023934 (shared with 158 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0QS.
224
35
£ 68,500 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0QS 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 0QS 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 0QS. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2R 0QS are high at 1990 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
Retailers - Other
205 nearby- Centre Point Food Store0.9 km
- Coffee & Gift1.0 km
- Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.9 km
- Break Point0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- + 200 more
Pub, NightClub
60 nearby- Sevilla Mia1.0 km
- The Beau Brummell0.5 km
- Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.6 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.4 km
- The Arts Theatre0.4 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1059 nearby- Crudo Cevicheria0.5 km
- Arthur Probsthain Bookshop1.0 km
- BYRON0.8 km
- COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.6 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- + 1054 more
Takeaway Shop
112 nearby- EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY1.0 km
- UZUMAKI1.0 km
- Which Wich0.8 km
- Leon0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- + 107 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
- Me Hotel0.6 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.4 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.4 km
- Indigo Hotel0.4 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.1 km
- London Waterloo1.3 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.1 km
- London Charing Cross Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0QS · Data under Open Government Licence