WC2A 1PL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Lincoln's Inn 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 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (577 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 WC2A 1PL are sourced from Output Area E00190420 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2A 1PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2A 1PL.
191
31
£ 68,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2A 1PL 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
WC2A 1PL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2A 1PL. The average age is 30.7. 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 WC2A 1PL are high at 577 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
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
London Nautical School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
706 nearby- Honourable Soc Of The Middle Temple0.3 km
- Kitchen Cafe - House0.9 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- Queen Elizabeth Hall Cafe & Bar1.0 km
- Soho House 180 The Strand0.4 km
- + 701 more
Takeaway Shop
193 nearby- Hola Guacamole0.8 km
- Limin South Bank0.8 km
- Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.5 km
- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.6 km
- Piccolo Bar0.8 km
- + 188 more
Retailers - Other
198 nearby- Godiva0.9 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- HungryPanda Ltd0.6 km
- Mr G Long0.6 km
- + 193 more
Pub, NightClub
128 nearby- Lady Of The Grapes0.9 km
- Napalai Thai Ltd0.8 km
- Simmons Bar0.6 km
- The Bountiful Cow0.6 km
- The Old Red Lion0.5 km
- + 123 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
30 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
- Buckingham Hotel1.0 km
- Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.9 km
- Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel0.9 km
- Saco1.0 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- London Blackfriars0.7 km
- Farringdon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.5 km
- Temple Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2A1PL · Data under Open Government Licence