Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2E 7LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2E 7LB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

243

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2E 7LB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in WC2E 7LB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WC2E 7LB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Covent Garden 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, big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1202 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2E 7LB are sourced from Output Area E00023933 (shared with 150 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 WC2E 7LB. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC2E 7LB are high at 1202 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person1767
Other theft1665
Violence and sexual offences1040
Anti-social behaviour843
Shoplifting658

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 pupils0.6 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.1 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.4 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

214 nearby
  • Bury Food And Wine Store0.9 km
  • Centre Point Food Store0.7 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.8 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.8 km
  • Break Point0.5 km
  • + 209 more
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Pub, NightClub

71 nearby
  • The Square Pig0.9 km
  • Sevilla Mia0.9 km
  • Hudson's House0.9 km
  • Below Stone Nest0.5 km
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • + 66 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1071 nearby
  • Benugo Great Court Restaurant1.0 km
  • Camden Coffee0.9 km
  • London Review of Books Ltd0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.4 km
  • + 1066 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • St Giles Hotel0.9 km
  • Dean St Town House0.7 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.7 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Buckingham Hotel1.0 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

127 nearby
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.8 km
  • UZUMAKI0.9 km
  • Which Wich0.6 km
  • Hobson'S Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.8 km
  • + 122 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • The Co Operative Group0.4 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.3 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.3 km
  • London Waterloo1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km