Postcode Analysis City of London, London

WC2A 1LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2A 1LA.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2A 1LA 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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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WC2A 1LA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

WC2A 1LA is an active urban area located 0.3km from Lincoln's Inn in City and County of the City of London. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

WC2A 1LA is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (514 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 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 WC2A 1LA. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.8%
Asian / British Asian30.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 WC2A 1LA are high at 514 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft313
Shoplifting247
Theft from the person243
Violence and sexual offences151
Anti-social behaviour114

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

134 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House1.0 km
  • Hat & Tun0.7 km
  • The Enterprise0.7 km
  • City Pride Public House0.9 km
  • + 129 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

677 nearby
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk1.0 km
  • Emmanuelle0.9 km
  • First Class Cafe0.9 km
  • Gather & Gather @ The Ray0.9 km
  • The Drunken Butler Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 672 more
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Retailers - Other

194 nearby
  • ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.9 km
  • Argentalia London0.6 km
  • PURPOSE BAR0.6 km
  • Coco Fresh Tea and Juice1.0 km
  • INDI SUPPLEMENTS LTD0.9 km
  • + 189 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

183 nearby
  • ASIAN FUSION0.6 km
  • BEIRUT BBQ0.6 km
  • CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.6 km
  • Dope Thai0.6 km
  • EVREST FOODSERVICE0.8 km
  • + 178 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

29 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.5 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.7 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.6 km
  • Farringdon0.7 km
  • London Blackfriars0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km