WC2A 1LF is an active urban area located 0.3km from Temple, Inner in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (595 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2A 1LF are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2A 1LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2A 1LF.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2A 1LF 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
73% of homes in WC2A 1LF 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 WC2A 1LF. 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
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 WC2A 1LF are high at 595 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.
school Local Schools
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
London Nautical School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
178 nearby- Oxfam0.9 km
- AHA Bazaar0.8 km
- ARIA GOLDEN GRILL0.7 km
- Farringdon Road Post Office & Convenience Store0.8 km
- RICO BURRITO0.7 km
- + 173 more
Pub, NightClub
114 nearby- Philomena’s0.8 km
- Sway Bar0.7 km
- Scottish Malt Whisky Society0.7 km
- The One Tun0.7 km
- Balls Brothers Shoe Lane0.4 km
- + 109 more
Restaurant, Cafe
658 nearby- GERMAN DONER KEBAB0.8 km
- Honest Burgers0.7 km
- Planet of the Grapes0.9 km
- Shoryu0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 653 more
Takeaway Shop
175 nearby- Whipped London0.8 km
- Brazilian Salads0.7 km
- Burger Makers0.8 km
- Food Gangnam Style0.7 km
- JINJJA0.7 km
- + 170 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- The Rookery0.9 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.2 km
- The Resident Covent Garden Hotel1.0 km
- Sea containers london0.7 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- TESCO1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- London Blackfriars0.6 km
- Farringdon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2A1LF · Data under Open Government Licence