Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2E 7NN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 7NN 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

WC2E 7NN has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 7NN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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 7NN 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. 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 (1255 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2E 7NN 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 7NN. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime rates near WC2E 7NN are high at 1255 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 person1771
Other theft1737
Violence and sexual offences1078
Anti-social behaviour818
Shoplifting670

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 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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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.4 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

214 nearby
  • Ap Food Express0.3 km
  • Godiva0.2 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.3 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.2 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.3 km
  • + 209 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

72 nearby
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.0 km
  • Tequila Mockingbird0.2 km
  • Philomena’s0.5 km
  • Sway Bar0.6 km
  • Simmons Bar0.7 km
  • + 67 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1056 nearby
  • Aji Bakery0.9 km
  • Great British Fish And Chip Restaurant0.9 km
  • Hayward Gallery Cafe0.6 km
  • Izakaya Hannah0.9 km
  • Riverside Terrace Cafe0.7 km
  • + 1051 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • TESCO0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

124 nearby
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.4 km
  • Burrito Kitchen0.2 km
  • Jamaica Patty Co0.3 km
  • Whipped London0.5 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
  • + 119 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

44 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.7 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT1.0 km
  • Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.4 km
  • St Giles Hotel0.9 km
  • + 39 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.2 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.2 km
  • London Waterloo1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
  • London Charing Cross Rail Station0.3 km
  • Savoy Pier0.3 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km