Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2R 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0AB.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2R 0AB 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WC2R 0AB — age 39, 29% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WC2R 0AB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Strand 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, WC2R 0AB is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1026 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00023931 (shared with 212 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 WC2R 0AB. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed18.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near WC2R 0AB are high at 1026 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.

Other theft1271
Theft from the person1012
Violence and sexual offences754
Anti-social behaviour635
Shoplifting579

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.3 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.0 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

207 nearby
  • Ap Food Express0.4 km
  • Godiva0.3 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.4 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.2 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.1 km
  • + 202 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

78 nearby
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.2 km
  • The Old Nick1.0 km
  • The Square Pig0.9 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.5 km
  • Simmons Bar0.7 km
  • + 73 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

993 nearby
  • Aji Bakery0.9 km
  • Great British Fish And Chip Restaurant0.9 km
  • Hayward Gallery Cafe0.5 km
  • Izakaya Hannah0.9 km
  • Riverside Terrace Cafe0.6 km
  • + 988 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • TESCO0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

138 nearby
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.2 km
  • BEIRUT GARDEN0.8 km
  • Bibimbab Cafe0.9 km
  • H.I.S. EUROPE LTD0.7 km
  • Yum Bun0.5 km
  • + 133 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • Sea containers london0.9 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.6 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.8 km
  • Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.3 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.3 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.1 km
  • London Blackfriars1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Savoy Pier0.2 km
  • Savoy Pier0.2 km
  • Embankment Pier0.4 km
  • Covent Garden Underground Station0.4 km
  • Embankment Pier0.4 km