WC2E 7AE is an up-and-coming urban area on Savoy Street, 0.2km from Strand in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (857 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £219k. 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 WC2E 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00190459 (shared with 228 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAVOY STREET, WC2E 7AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAVOY STREET, WC2E 7AE.
225
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£ 68,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2E 7AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines WC2E 7AE — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2E 7AE. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 219,380
1 sales · Mean £ 219,380
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2E 7AE are high at 857 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School
London Nautical School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Oasis Academy Johanna
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
74 nearby- The Square Pig1.0 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.9 km
- Philomena’s0.6 km
- Sway Bar0.6 km
- The Wellington Hotel0.8 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
909 nearby- BARN JU0.8 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point1.0 km
- Comcas Services Limited0.8 km
- + 904 more
Takeaway Shop
136 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Whipped London0.6 km
- Pure0.9 km
- Pick and Cheese0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 131 more
Retailers - Other
190 nearby- Oxfam0.6 km
- A P Food Express0.8 km
- Whistlestop0.9 km
- ZZ Food Express0.8 km
- 1 rebel0.8 km
- + 185 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Union Jack Club0.9 km
- Haymarket Hotel0.9 km
- The Trafalgar St James0.8 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.8 km
- Sea containers london0.8 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Amazon Fresh1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.4 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.0 km
- London Waterloo1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2E7AE · Data under Open Government Licence