Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2R 2NS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 2NS.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2R 2NS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WC2R 2NS has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

WC2R 2NS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Middle Temple 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.

This is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (377 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 2NS are sourced from Output Area E00190459 (shared with 228 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 2NS. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.3%
Asian / British Asian30.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 2NS are high at 377 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.

Other theft468
Theft from the person316
Anti-social behaviour216
Violence and sexual offences185
Public order86

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.4 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.2 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.2 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

99 nearby
  • The Old Nick0.9 km
  • The Square Pig0.9 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern1.0 km
  • Little Fable1.0 km
  • Patch Bar1.0 km
  • + 94 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

836 nearby
  • ITV Waterhouse Square0.9 km
  • LOCKY'S1.0 km
  • BARN JU0.7 km
  • Blank Street0.7 km
  • Blank Street Coffee0.7 km
  • + 831 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.8 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

159 nearby
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • Coopers0.8 km
  • Wasabi0.8 km
  • Chao!now1.0 km
  • + 154 more
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Retailers - Other

186 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
  • Oxfam0.7 km
  • A P Food Express1.0 km
  • Whistlestop0.9 km
  • ZZ Food Express1.0 km
  • + 181 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

35 nearby
  • Union Jack Club0.9 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.5 km
  • Rose and crown0.9 km
  • Sea containers london0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • + 30 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.7 km
  • London Blackfriars0.8 km
  • London Waterloo (East)0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Temple Underground Station0.1 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.1 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.1 km
  • Savoy Pier0.4 km
  • Savoy Pier0.4 km