Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

MAIDEN LANE, WC2E 7LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDEN LANE, WC2E 7LJ.

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 7LJ 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

With 40% social renting, WC2E 7LJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 7LJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Maiden Lane, 0.1km from Covent Garden in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC2E 7LJ is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 (1171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2E 7LJ 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 7LJ. 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 7LJ are high at 1171 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 person1712
Other theft1691
Violence and sexual offences1044
Anti-social behaviour855
Shoplifting679

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 pupils1.3 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

217 nearby
  • Centre Point Food Store0.7 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.8 km
  • Lola's Cupcakes Tottenham Court rd0.8 km
  • Break Point0.5 km
  • Bury Food And Wine Store0.8 km
  • + 212 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

48 nearby
  • St Giles Hotel0.9 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
  • Haymarket Hotel0.6 km
  • The Trafalgar St James0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

73 nearby
  • Sevilla Mia0.9 km
  • The Square Pig0.9 km
  • All Bar One0.6 km
  • Flight Club Darts LTD0.7 km
  • New Ambassadors Theatre0.4 km
  • + 68 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1064 nearby
  • Crudo Cevicheria0.4 km
  • Arthur Probsthain Bookshop0.8 km
  • BYRON0.6 km
  • COMMON GRIND-SHAFTSBURY0.5 km
  • Five Guys0.8 km
  • + 1059 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

130 nearby
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY0.8 km
  • UZUMAKI0.9 km
  • Which Wich0.6 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • + 125 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 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 Station0.2 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.2 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km