Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2R 0DT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

198

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC2R 0DT 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

80% of homes in WC2R 0DT are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

WC2R 0DT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from The Strand in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC2R 0DT offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1272 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 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00190454 (shared with 277 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 0DT. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.3%
Asian / British Asian19.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 0DT are high at 1272 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 theft1294
Theft from the person1161
Violence and sexual offences840
Anti-social behaviour647
Shoplifting553

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 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.2 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils1.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

211 nearby
  • Ap Food Express0.3 km
  • Godiva0.3 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.3 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.2 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.3 km
  • + 206 more
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Pub, NightClub

71 nearby
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.1 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.5 km
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
  • Simmons Bar0.8 km
  • + 66 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1000 nearby
  • Aji Bakery0.8 km
  • Great British Fish And Chip Restaurant0.8 km
  • Hayward Gallery Cafe0.4 km
  • Izakaya Hannah0.8 km
  • Riverside Terrace Cafe0.6 km
  • + 995 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • TESCO0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

130 nearby
  • Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.3 km
  • BEIRUT GARDEN0.8 km
  • Bibimbab Cafe1.0 km
  • H.I.S. EUROPE LTD0.8 km
  • Yum Bun0.5 km
  • + 125 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

43 nearby
  • Sea containers london1.0 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
  • Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.8 km
  • L'oscar London0.9 km
  • St Martin'S Lane Hotel0.4 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.2 km
  • London Waterloo (East)1.1 km
  • London Waterloo1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Savoy Pier0.2 km
  • Savoy Pier0.2 km
  • Embankment Pier0.3 km
  • Embankment Pier0.3 km
  • Embankment Underground Station0.3 km