Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

STRAND, WC2R 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAND, WC2R 0AP.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2R 0AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

46% of WC2R 0AP's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

WC2R 0AP is an up-and-coming urban area on Strand, 0.1km 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (1161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 WC2R 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00190459 (shared with 228 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 0AP. 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

White / British54.3%
Asian / British Asian30.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 0AP are high at 1161 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 theft1109
Theft from the person886
Violence and sexual offences708
Anti-social behaviour536
Shoplifting487

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 pupils0.9 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.2 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.2 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.2 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

210 nearby
  • Ap Food Express0.5 km
  • Godiva0.3 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.5 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.3 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.0 km
  • + 205 more
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Pub, NightClub

83 nearby
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.3 km
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
  • Cross Keys0.6 km
  • The Hercules Pillars0.6 km
  • + 78 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

982 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
  • + 977 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.9 km
  • TESCO1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

152 nearby
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.1 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.7 km
  • Coopers1.0 km
  • Wasabi1.0 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • + 147 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • Sea containers london0.8 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel1.0 km
  • Haymarket Hotel0.9 km
  • The Trafalgar St James0.8 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.8 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.4 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.1 km
  • London Blackfriars1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Savoy Pier0.2 km
  • Savoy Pier0.3 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.3 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.3 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.4 km