WC2R 0BA 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (1169 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00190459 (shared with 228 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0BA.
225
33
£ 68,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
46% of WC2R 0BA'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2R 0BA. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2R 0BA are high at 1169 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.
school Local Schools
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
London Nautical School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Oasis Academy Johanna
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
209 nearby- Ap Food Express0.5 km
- Godiva0.3 km
- Oliver Bonas0.5 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.3 km
- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- + 204 more
Pub, NightClub
83 nearby- Lady Of The Grapes0.3 km
- The Old Nick0.9 km
- The Square Pig0.9 km
- Philomena’s0.5 km
- Sway Bar0.5 km
- + 78 more
Restaurant, Cafe
976 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
- + 971 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- TESCO1.0 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
152 nearby- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.1 km
- Whipped London0.5 km
- BEIRUT GARDEN0.8 km
- Bibimbab Cafe0.9 km
- H.I.S. EUROPE LTD0.8 km
- + 147 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Sea containers london0.8 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.6 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.7 km
- Premier Inn1.0 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
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0BA · Data under Open Government Licence